中二病
chūnibyō
🇯🇵 Japanese slang from Tokyo
What does “中二病” mean?
the edgy 'I'm the chosen one' phase
Example
“封印された右手が…って、中二病かよ”
fūin sareta migite ga… tte, chūnibyō ka yo
'My sealed right hand…' Come on, chūnibyō much?
Good to know
'Eighth-grade syndrome': acting like an anime hero with secret powers. Said as a tease, often about yourself.
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
🙄 Teasing
The textbook way to say it: 思春期の痛い言動
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- 陰キャintrovert, the quiet type
- キモいgross, creepy
- ウザいannoying
- ドヤ顔smug face
- ディスるto diss
- イキるto act tough, show off
- 痛いcringe
- 社畜corporate slave
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