// Glossary
Oshi (Favorite)
6 topics
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Are Emotions Toward Characters the Same as Emotions Toward Real People?
A character or person one feels particularly deep attachment to. In fujoshi culture, emotions melt into daily life in the form of 'oshi activities.'
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Is the Emotion Toward One's 'Oshi' Friendship, Love, or Something Else?
A character or relationship that one deeply loves, supports, and projects emotions onto. In fujoshi culture, it holds a special status beyond merely 'a character I like.'
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How Does Having Something You Love Support a Person?
The object one wholeheartedly supports and pours affection into. In fujoshi culture, characters or relationships become 'oshi' and become vitality for living.
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What Kind of Emotion Is 'Hako-Oshi' (Box Pushing)?
The member or character one supports most strongly. Involves exclusive affection and deep emotional connection.
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The True Nature of the 'Different Interpretations' Feeling
A character or work one passionately loves and supports. Different interpretations often arise from differences in 'how one loves one's oshi'.
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Where Does the Anger Come from When Your Favorites Are Denied?
An object of heartfelt love, support, and projection. Being denied often feels like denial of the self.