Japanese Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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biking n. an (all-you-can-eat) food buffet or smorgasbord. (posted Apr. 29, 2004) [full entry…]

doji n. a stock-trading session in which the opening and closing prices are (nearly) the same. (posted Dec. 7, 2004) [full entry…]

freeter n. a person who takes a series of temporary jobs; a job-hopper, temp worker, or freelancer. (posted Jun. 15, 2004) [full entry…]

fukubukuro n. a gift bag or package containing unknown and varied merchandise, sold at the New Year for a large discount. (posted Dec. 31, 2004) [full entry…]

hikikomori n. a state of social withdrawal or willful anomie. (posted Jul. 8, 2004) [full entry…]

lolicon n. Lolita complex, the attraction of older men to girls or very young women. Also lolicom. (posted Jan. 17, 2005) [full entry…]

puroburemu n. a problem. (posted May. 15, 2004) [full entry…]

shi-shi n. urine or urination. Also make shi-shi or go shi-shi ‘to urinate.’ (posted Aug. 26, 2005) [full entry…]

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