// Disciplines
Linguistics
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- Internet Slang and Memes
What Did the Word 'Wakarimi' Make Easier to Understand?
'Wakarimi' is a slang term that spread on the Japanese internet, particularly on Twitter and 5ch, from the late 2010s. It is a coined word c…
- The Origin of Language Sense
Is Language Sense Innate or Cultivated?
Language sense refers to the ability to choose appropriate expressions and manipulate words so they resonate with the listener. This questio…
- Internet Slang and Memes
Will Internet Language Eventually Disappear?
Words and expressions born on the internet tend to spread rapidly and then fade just as quickly. Many slangs that were once popular, such as…
- Internet Slang
What Kind of Self Do I Become When Using Slang?
This question asks who we become the moment we use slang. Internet slang is not just words but a performance that enacts or signals a specif…
- Internet Slang and Language Evolution
Is Internet Slang Language Destruction or Evolution?
Internet slang refers to unique expressions, abbreviations, and neologisms that rapidly emerge and spread within online communities. This qu…
- Internet Slang and Memes
The Inevitability of the Word "Pien" Being Born
The word "pien" (ぴえん) is an internet slang term that spread rapidly on Japanese SNS from the late 2010s. It is said to derive from the sound…