Jpop Lexicon (2 Viewers)

[Michael]

What about putting together a list of jpop related terms? The terms for kpop are more or less well known in the forum; but, what about a jpop lexicon? I know the most used term for describing jpop idols as being cute is kawaii. What about bias? What about stan? Are they the same terms? I know many of those terms come from Japanese, so there is also a way to write them using Japanese characters. Maybe not all of them come from Japanese, at least the ones used by international fans. So lets put a lexicon together.

Term	Kana	Kanji	Meaning
alt-idol			alternative and idiosyncratic idol groups and performers
Anjure	あんじゅれ		nickname for Ange Rêve
center	センター		in a group the member who has the most screen time and is on center of the dance performances
DROiDS			fandom name for EMPiRE
Garbageman			fandom name for BiSH
Hackers			fandom name for PassCode
Herosyn	ヒロシン		nickname for Higeki no Heroine Syndrome
ichiban	いちばん	一番	male Bias. best, first, number one.
idol rock			idol groups with a distinctly rock sound
kawaii	かわいい	可愛い	cute, adorable, charming, lovely, pretty
Ma Wota	まヲタ	魔オタ or 魔ヲタ	fandom name for Necronomidol
me2			fandom name for 143~ (One Four Three)
Necroma	ネクロマ		nickname for Necronomidol
Neojapo	ネオジャポ		nickname for NEO JAPONISM
Ojousama (Lady/Princess) /Goshujinsama (Master)			fandom name for Band Maid
oshimen	おしメン	推しメン	female bias
Owayoru	おわよる		nickname for owaranaide,yoru
Sabai Zoku	サバイ族		fandom name for CY8ER
shingeki	神激		nickname for Shinshi Todoroku, Gekijou no Gotoku
wota	ヲタ		obsessive fans
Zenkimi	ぜんきみ		nickname for zenbukiminoseida

 

[VillageIdiot]

I...know nothing

 

[lostinwvnderland]

Ichiban = male Bias
oshimen = female bias
wota = obsessive fans

 

[Michael]

Ichiban = male Bias
oshimen = female bias
wota = obsessive fans

Thank you. I updated the op with your words along with some additional info I got from a dictionary. I coudn't find oshimen however, so I just copied it to the table.

 

[Willow]

idol rock : idol groups with a distinctly rock sound
center (センター) : in a group the member who has the most screen time and is on center of the dance performances
alt-idol : alternative and idiosyncratic idol groups and performers

Oshimen is written as 推しメン

can we add some groups' nick names?

 

[Michael]

idol rock : idol groups with a distinctly rock sound
center (センター) : in a group the member who has the most screen time and is on center of the dance performances
alt-idol : alternative and idiosyncratic idol groups and performers

Oshimen is written as 推しメン

can we add some groups' nick names?

Thank you.

Yes, I think there is space for nicknames and maybe fandom names too; although if the list of those terms get so long as to comprise the vast majority of it, then maybe a separate table may be needed. For now, there is no problem to have all of it in a single table.

 

[Willow]

NEO JAPONISM : ネオジャポ (Neojapo)
owaranaide,yoru : おわよる (Owayoru)

143~ (One Four Three) : me2 (fandom name)
PassCode : Linkage (fandom name)

 

[Willow]

shingeki (神激) : Shinshi Todoroku, Gekijou no Gotoku
Anjure (あんじゅれ) : Ange Rêve

 

[Willow]

shingeki (神激) : Shinshi Todoroku, Gekijou no Gotoku
Anjure (あんじゅれ) : Ange Rêve

ぜんきみ = Zenkimi
ネクロマ = Necroma

Herosyn (ヒロシン) : Higeki no Heroine Syndrome

 

[Willow]

Yanamyu (ヤナミュー) : Yanakoto Sotto Mute

 

[Willow]

@Yachii did you see my adds?

 

[Michael]

@Yachii did you see my adds?

Yes. I have seen them. I went to inquire a little bit about Linkage being PassCode's fandom name and got sidetracked on a yt-like website that apparently has much PassCode material, including full live concerts. I have to get deeper into Linkage because I'm under the impression it's an organization that requires payment for membership; a fan club. Yet, almost everywhere else I see PassCode fans being called hackers. I'll post a question on a PassCode discord server to see what others think about it.

 

[Michael]

@Yachii did you see my adds?

Yes. I have seen them. I went to inquire a little bit about Linkage being PassCode's fandom name and got sidetracked on a yt-like website that apparently has much PassCode material, including full live concerts. I have to get deeper into Linkage because I'm under the impression it's an organization that requires payment for membership; a fan club. Yet, almost everywhere else I see PassCode fans being called hackers. I'll post a question on a PassCode discord server to see what others think about it.

I added everything; but I'm waiting for replies about PassCode's fandom.

 

[Willow]

@Yachii speaking about fandom names I know some more


Band Maid : Ojousama (Lady/Princess) /Goshujinsama (Master)
EMPiRE : DROiDS
BiSH : Garbageman
CY8ER : Sabai Zoku (サバイ族)

 

[Michael]

@Yachii speaking about fandom names I know some more


Band Maid : Ojousama (Lady/Princess) /Goshujinsama (Master)
EMPiRE : DROiDS
BiSH : Garbageman
CY8ER : Sabai Zoku (サバイ族)

Added.

 

[Willow]

Added.

thanks

 

[Michael]

thanks

You're welcome.
I think I have already gathered enough information for PassCode's fandom name. My conclusion is that it's Hackers. I'm including the bits of information I found below in spoilers.

Spoiler: On the Japanese Music Wiki

PassCode

PassCode is a Japanese group formed in early 2013. In early 2014, with the addition of two new members, they transitioned from typical idol music to electronic and rock music. Minami Nao (南菜生; Pink) (Joined July 2013) Takashima Kaede (高嶋楓; Yellow) (Joined February 2014) Ogami Hinako (大上陽奈子...

jpop.fandom.com

"Trivia
Their fans are called "Hackers", and their lives are called "ENIGMA"."

Spoiler: Interviews

PassCode – Imada Yuna / IDOL AND READ 009

Visit the post for more.

9917km.wordpress.com

>>Yuna: "But Hackers (PassCode’s fans name) would come and tell me it was cool."

>>Yuna: "Yes, I learned about the warmth of the Hackers at our very first One Man Live in OSAKA MUSE."

Passcode Interview - Natalie Music 5/2016

((Original - Translated by Phillter, translator’s notes and clarifications in [ ])) PassCode: Four girls restarting via “VIRTUAL” PassCode’s 2nd album is finished. This album has many songs that relate to the first album, “ALL IS VANITY”: It’s possible to say that the contents of [this album] con...

docs.google.com

>>Yuna:　I didn’t think that many Hackers (name for fans of PassCode) would come [to see us]. We got up on stage and were immediately surprised.

>>Various things happened in a short period of time. The best version of PassCode finally came about. Many Hackers were also saying that, in their opinion, this group of 4 was the best, correct?
Hinako:　We were told that a lot, yes.
Kaede:　So, all you Hackers, memorize the lyrics please! (laughs)

Spoiler: On the PassCode discord server

Yachii Last Saturday at 7:18 PM
I have an important question. What is the name of the fandom? Pardon my ignorance.🙏

RF700Last Saturday at 7:49 PM
Hackers! That's why the default role here is hacker
😊

Yachii Last Saturday at 8:18 PM
Thank you! Do you know of fans who believe the fandom to be named something else?

RF700Last Saturday at 9:16 PM
I'm not sure no

ShichiLast Saturday at 9:48 PM
isnt lineage like the premium version of the fandom?

RF700Last Saturday at 10:19 PM
Yeah that's the fanclub
Fans are referred to as "hackers" though. Similar to "kitsunes" in the Babymetal community

ShichiLast Saturday at 10:39 PM
oh i didnt know fandom and fanclub were different words

RF700Last Saturday at 10:46 PM
Oh
My bad haha

imnewherewhatisthisLast Saturday at 10:58 PM
I always assumed linkage just happened to be the name of the online service

RF700Last Saturday at 11:03 PM
^^

Yachii Yesterday at 11:08 AM
So then the hackers/Linkage confusion is more common than I thought.

Spoiler: A reddit topic

reply:
Arknode11
"Hackers", at least according to the Jpop Wiki. link

I have no idea where they sourced it though.

Edit: The Japanese wiki page says the same thing so they must have got it from there.

So it's apparent that "hackers" is the name of the fandom. In contrast, the following is Linkage's faq page:

PAGE | Linkage

「Linkage」は、PassCodeのチケット先行情報や会員限定コンテンツをお届けする月額制公式デジタル会員サイトです。

fannect.jp

Translation:
Google Translate

This page talks about membership fees, benefits, duration, and how to pay and renew.

 

[Willow]

You're welcome.
I think I have already gathered enough information for PassCode's fandom name. My conclusion is that it's Hackers. I'm including the bits of information I found below in spoilers.

Spoiler: On the Japanese Music Wiki

PassCode

PassCode is a Japanese group formed in early 2013. In early 2014, with the addition of two new members, they transitioned from typical idol music to electronic and rock music. Minami Nao (南菜生; Pink) (Joined July 2013) Takashima Kaede (高嶋楓; Yellow) (Joined February 2014) Ogami Hinako (大上陽奈子...

jpop.fandom.com

"Trivia
Their fans are called "Hackers", and their lives are called "ENIGMA"."

Spoiler: Interviews

PassCode – Imada Yuna / IDOL AND READ 009

Visit the post for more.

9917km.wordpress.com

>>Yuna: "But Hackers (PassCode’s fans name) would come and tell me it was cool."

>>Yuna: "Yes, I learned about the warmth of the Hackers at our very first One Man Live in OSAKA MUSE."

Passcode Interview - Natalie Music 5/2016

((Original - Translated by Phillter, translator’s notes and clarifications in [ ])) PassCode: Four girls restarting via “VIRTUAL” PassCode’s 2nd album is finished. This album has many songs that relate to the first album, “ALL IS VANITY”: It’s possible to say that the contents of [this album] con...

docs.google.com

>>Yuna:　I didn’t think that many Hackers (name for fans of PassCode) would come [to see us]. We got up on stage and were immediately surprised.

>>Various things happened in a short period of time. The best version of PassCode finally came about. Many Hackers were also saying that, in their opinion, this group of 4 was the best, correct?
Hinako:　We were told that a lot, yes.
Kaede:　So, all you Hackers, memorize the lyrics please! (laughs)

Spoiler: On the PassCode discord server

Yachii Last Saturday at 7:18 PM
I have an important question. What is the name of the fandom? Pardon my ignorance.🙏

RF700Last Saturday at 7:49 PM
Hackers! That's why the default role here is hacker
😊

Yachii Last Saturday at 8:18 PM
Thank you! Do you know of fans who believe the fandom to be named something else?

RF700Last Saturday at 9:16 PM
I'm not sure no

ShichiLast Saturday at 9:48 PM
isnt lineage like the premium version of the fandom?

RF700Last Saturday at 10:19 PM
Yeah that's the fanclub
Fans are referred to as "hackers" though. Similar to "kitsunes" in the Babymetal community

ShichiLast Saturday at 10:39 PM
oh i didnt know fandom and fanclub were different words

RF700Last Saturday at 10:46 PM
Oh
My bad haha

imnewherewhatisthisLast Saturday at 10:58 PM
I always assumed linkage just happened to be the name of the online service

RF700Last Saturday at 11:03 PM
^^

Yachii Yesterday at 11:08 AM
So then the hackers/Linkage confusion is more common than I thought.

Spoiler: A reddit topic

reply:
Arknode11
"Hackers", at least according to the Jpop Wiki. link

I have no idea where they sourced it though.

Edit: The Japanese wiki page says the same thing so they must have got it from there.

So it's apparent that "hackers" is the name of the fandom. In contrast, the following is Linkage's faq page:

PAGE | Linkage

「Linkage」は、PassCodeのチケット先行情報や会員限定コンテンツをお届けする月額制公式デジタル会員サイトです。

fannect.jp

Translation:
Google Translate

This page talks about membership fees, benefits, duration, and how to pay and renew.

Honestly I prefer Linkage xD

 

[Michael]

Honestly I prefer Linkage xD

Me too. "Hacker" is confusing and have a bad connotation (at least in this part of the world); but it happens it's the fandom name.🤷‍♂️

 

[Willow]

Me too. "Hacker" is confusing and have a bad connotation (at least in this part of the world); but it happens it's the fandom name.🤷‍♂️

mhmm