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(intransitive) To costume oneself as a character. / (transitive) To costume oneself as (a character). / (figuratively, often derogatory, transitive) To adopt the behavior and mannerisms of another.

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cosplay

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Source Word

cosplay

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɒz.pleɪ/

Verb

intransitive transitive derogatory figuratively often

(intransitive) To costume oneself as a character. / (transitive) To costume oneself as (a character). / (figuratively, often derogatory, transitive) To adopt the behavior and mannerisms of another.

Japanese Meaning

（自分自身が）好きなキャラクターの衣装を身にまとい、そのキャラクターになりきること。 / （比喩的に、かつしばしば軽蔑的な意味で）他人の行動や振る舞いを模倣すること。