// Disciplines
Sociolinguistics
6 topics
- Internet Slang
Why Do Words Have a 'Season'?
A 'season' refers to the period when a word feels fresh, valuable to use, and 'now-ish' within a community. On the internet, this period is …
- Internet Meme
Are Memes Laughter, Empathy, or Symbols?
A meme is a cultural unit such as images, videos, phrases, or formats that spreads rapidly on the internet. This question asks from multiple…
- Internet Slang
What Did the Word 'Wakarimi' Make Easier to Understand?
'Wakarimi' is an internet slang term born from 'wakaru' (to understand) + 'mi' (from 'mi' as in one's own body/experience). It expresses 'I …
- Net Slang
Where Does the Sense of Closeness to People Who Use the Same Slang Come From?
Where does the sense of closeness or 'fellow feeling' toward people who use the same slang come from? This question reveals that slang is no…
- Internet Slang
Is Slang That Has Left Its Community Still the Same Word?
When internet slang spreads beyond its originating community, does it remain 'the same word'? Or does its meaning and nuance transform depen…
- Internet Slang and Internet Memes
When You Find the Perfect Words for Your Emotions on the Internet
The internet is full of slangs and memes that perfectly match subtle emotions difficult to express with conventional words. Terms like 'ぴえん'…