Dictionary
of Yaoi and the Unknown
Dictionary
of Yaoi and the Unknown
Here are some terminologies you might encounter as you go through my website. All of these are according to MY understanding. It's not arranged alphabetically, though. Sorry... I'll try to fix it once I'm done with it.
| Yaoi | Japanese term for homosexual relationship. This is actually an acronym for "yama nashi, ochi nashi, imi nashi" which means "no climax, no point, no meaning". In anime/manga, guys do more than just kissing and hugging *wink* |
| Shounen Ai | Literally means, "boy love". Similar to Yaoi but this is more mild. In anime/manga, scenes portrayed are just kissing and hugging. |
| Koibito | Japanese term for lover. |
| Seme | Means "top" or the dominant male in a relationship. This is also applicable during sex. |
| Uke | Means "bottom" or the submissive male in a relationship. Applicable during sex. |
| Shounen | Japanese term for an adolescent male |
| Bishounen | Literally means "pretty boy". Japanese term for a feminine-looking male. |
| Ecchi | Japanese term for "perversion" |
| Hentai | Has explicit contents... sort of 'anime pornography' |
| Shota | Love for young boys... similar to pedophilia but in some ways, the boy consents it ^^;; |
| Lemon | Usually a category in fanfictions. Includes graphic descriptions of sex/ violence/ themes and anything not suitable for minors. |
| Lime | A milder form of lemons. Also used in fanfictions. |
| Angst | German origins; means apprehension/anxiety/ in a state of depression. Fics that usually contain death/rape or disturbing themes. |
| Sap | Romance |
| Slash | Western counterpart of yaoi. This means a relationship between two males OR two females. |
| Ai | Japanese term for "love" |
| Citrus | Milder than 'lime'. Also used in fanfictions. |