No. 12,776 in Korean
덕후
A passionate enthusiast or obsessive fan, often of specific pop culture or hobbies.
In a sentence
나는 만화책의 덕후라서 새로운 작품 나오면 꼭 사요.
I am an otaku for comic books, so I always buy new releases.
Used to describe someone with a strong passion or obsession for comic books, implying deep interest.
그는 아이돌 덕후로 유명해요, 좋아하는 그룹의 모든 노래를 알고 있어요.
He is famous as an idol otaku; he knows all the songs of his favorite group.
Used to highlight someone's extensive interest and knowledge in idol groups.
덕후라는 단어는 특정 취미에 열정적인 사람을 뜻해요.
The term '덕후' refers to a person passionate about a specific hobby.
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