宅男

Chinese
residence male
simp. and trad.
(宅男)		 宅 男

Etymology

宅 (zhái) (from Japanese お宅 (otaku)) + 男 (nán, “man”).

Pronunciation

Noun

宅男

  1. (neologism, slang) (male) nerd; homebody

Usage notes
  • The original intended meaning reflected the derogatory nature of the original Japanese word. However, many men have begun to use 宅男 in a self-deprecating or slightly humorous way when referring to themselves.
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