in modern Japanese slang, the term otaku is most often equivalent to "geek". Most often that of computers. However, it can relate to a Фан of any particular theme, topic, hobby или any form of entertainment.

Common uses are Аниме otaku (a Фан of anime), cosplay otaku and Манга otaku (a Фан of Japanese graphic novels, Аниме being the animated version thereof, that is so Популярное among today's Western cultures), pasokon otaku (personal computer geeks), gēmu otaku (playing video games), and wota (pronounced 'ota', previously referred to as "idol otaku") that are extreme Фаны of idols, heavily promoted...