yuri
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A type of Japanese story or show about romantic relationships between women
- noun
- /ˈjʊəri/
- Jargon
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yuri
- She enjoys reading yuri manga in her free time.
Examples
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The new anime series is popular among fans of yuri stories.
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Many bookstores in Japan have a section dedicated to yuri comics.
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I love watching yuri anime!
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Many fans enjoy yuri manga for its emotional depth.
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She enjoys reading yuri manga in her free time.
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The new anime series is popular among fans of yuri stories.
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Many bookstores in Japan have a section dedicated to yuri comics.
How Romantic
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word yuri comes from the Japanese word yuri meaning 'lily', because the flower became a symbol of women's love and friendship in Japan. So yuri now names stories and media about romantic or emotional relationships between women.