Anime Fans, Celebrate: Oxford Dictionary Now Includes 'Isekai'

• Oxford English Dictionary (OED) updates repository with 23 new Japanese words.
• Words cover various fields such as art and cuisine, including "karaage" and "kintsugi".
• "Isekai", a popular genre in Japanese science or fantasy fiction, also added.
• This inclusion marks a significant moment for global recognition of Japanese culture.
• Full list of newly added Japanese words provided.

The Oxford English Dictionary Adds New Japanese Words

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has a tradition of updating its repository every quarter, much like the DLC updates in video games. As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2024, the OED has made its latest linguistic additions.

This time, the dictionary has enriched its collection with 23 Japanese words, including the widely recognized term from the realm of anime and manga, "isekai".

Spotlight on Newly Added Japanese Words

As reported by The Guardian, the OED's latest update includes Japanese words from various fields such as art, cuisine, and more. "Karaage", the Japanese fried food appetizer, and "kintsugi", the art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer, are among the new entries.

Also included is "isekai", a genre of Japanese science or fantasy fiction featuring a protagonist transported to or reincarnated in a different world. Examples of this genre include the anime and manga Sword Art Online and the animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Understanding "Isekai"

While "isekai" has two sub-genres - standard "isekai" or "other world" and "isekaitensei" or "reincarnation into another world" - the term "isekai" is more commonly used in English. It is generally interpreted as a story in which a character finds themselves in a world that is not their own. This narrative format seems to be gaining popularity in various types of media.

Celebrating the Inclusion of Japanese Words in the OED

The addition of "isekai" and other Japanese words to the OED is a moment of celebration for all language enthusiasts. The Oxford Dictionary, revered as a leading repository of the English language for over a century, has embraced these words, marking a significant moment for the global recognition of Japanese culture.

New Japanese Words Added to the OED

Here is the full list of Japanese words newly added to the OED:

• Donburi
• Hibachi
• Isekai
• Kagome
• Karaage
• Katsu
• Katsu curry
• Kintsugi
• Kirigami
• Mangaka
• Okonomiyaki
• Omotenashi
• Onigiri
• Santoku
• Shibori
• Takoyaki
• Tokusatsu
• Tonkatsu
• Tonkatsu sauce
• Tonkotsu

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