moe
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- /moʊ/
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- Many fans develop a deep sense of moe for the adorable characters in their favorite anime series.
Examples
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Off to the left, Misaki is looking moe as usual—cute, albeit nothing to rage over.
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But the AKB48 song is nothing but a generic candy pop theme song for the movie's moe kart racing game Sugar Rush.
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I watch anything from moe shows to ecchi shows to shounen to romances and everything else in between.
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For the moe factor, you got Aladdin and Morgiana, and add to that the comedic instances with Alibaba coupled with a good interesting plot and magic, and you have a winner.
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This illustration is solidly representative of the series' heart and soul—an abundance of all things moe, with a slight hint of lesser suggestion.
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The plush toys certainly do well to magnify the moe factor, yet that paw print blouse is also another lethal detail that makes this quite a heart-attack inducing killer of an art piece.
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The character's quirky personality and cute appearance made her a perfect example of moe in the latest manga.
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His collection of figurines demonstrates his intense moe for various anime protagonists and their endearing traits.
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Etymology
Moe comes from the Japanese verb moeru, which means 'to bud' or 'to sprout' and gives the image of a small feeling growing like a flower. So, moe is used for that warm, growing liking fans have for very cute fictional characters.