The Meaning of Wibu: Characteristics and Anime Quotes, Find Out Why People Are Called Wibu!

Kapanlagi.com - The meaning of wibu might be an interesting topic to discuss in Indonesia. This is because the word has often appeared in conversations, both on social media and in real life. Because of frequently hearing the term, it is natural for laypeople to feel curious.

When discussing the meaning of wibu, the conversation topic will definitely refer to Japanese culture. Usually, wibu becomes interested in Japanese culture after watching anime. Anime with interesting stories and characters can become addictive.

Therefore, the meaning of wibu is often understood as someone's obsession with anime, music, songs, and Japanese culture in general. To better understand why people are called wibu, you can also read further information in the following explanation.

1. The Meaning of Wibu

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Generally, people understand the meaning of the word wibu as a lover of anime and Japanese culture. However, in reality, someone who is nicknamed wibu, their level of liking is above average and can already be called an obsession. Even, wibu can also be crazy about anime.

The term wibu itself comes from the English word Weeaboo which is then absorbed into wibu. In Indonesia, this term is commonly used as a nickname for people who are so obsessed with Japanese culture in their daily lives. Signs that someone becomes a wibu can be seen from the level of their liking for Japanese anime and they publicly state that they really like it.

Not only anime, people who are obsessed with Japanese music and songs are also often called wibu. Usually, they have idols who are praised and admired through social media.

2. Characteristics of Wibu

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After knowing the meaning of the word wibu, you may also be curious about the characteristics that are attached to wibu. This is also the reason why people are called wibu. Therefore, the following information is about what is usually seen done by wibu.

1. Excessive Obsession with Japan

The characteristics of wibu can be seen through their perspective towards Japan. Usually, wibu considers the lifestyle in Japan as something cool and superior to other countries, including their own country.

2. Having an Imaginary Girlfriend/Boyfriend

Through social media, you can also see the characteristics of wibu in someone when they have an imaginary girlfriend/boyfriend. Even, you can find their edited photo next to an anime or game character. This imaginary girlfriend/boyfriend is commonly called waifu or husbando.

3. Social Media

The most easily recognizable characteristics of wibu can be seen through social media content. There are wibu who attach Japanese names to their accounts. There are also those who learn Japanese characters to be able to write captions with those characters.

4. Perspective on Anime and Cartoons

Laypeople usually refer to anime and cartoons as the same thing as pictures and animations. However, usually wibu firmly adheres to the view that anime and cartoons are different things. Deeper knowledge than laypeople allows wibu to be confident in that view.

5. Imitating Japanese People's Behavior

Because their obsession with Japanese culture is so high, wibu's characteristics can also be seen in their daily lives. It can be seen through their choice of words, attitudes, and behavior that make Japanese people's lifestyles as a guide.

6. Inserting Japanese Language

Language is one of the cultural identities that can be recognized directly. Therefore, wibu's characteristics are also easily seen when they insert Japanese vocabulary, such as 'Ohayo', 'Nani', 'Sumimasen', and so on.

3. Anime Quotes

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Understanding the meaning of the word 'wibu' alone may not be enough for those of you who are starting to be interested in Japanese culture. Especially if you have started to enjoy watching Japanese anime in your daily life. Your interest will be more complete if you listen to some anime quotes that are close to the wibu below.

1. When you have made up your mind, it's better to act immediately. (Enri Emoot)

2. The destiny of every human being has been determined since they were born, but with hard work we can defeat destiny. (Uzumaki Naruto - Naruto)

3. No matter how heavy or impossible to achieve, you must not give up on your goals. (Luffy - One Piece)

4. Life is not a game of luck. If you want to win, you have to work hard. (Sora - No Game No Life)

5. If you change your mindset, maybe you will become stronger. (Saitama)

6. Exams provide a great opportunity to know the meaning of winning and losing or strong and weak. Achieve as much success and setback as you can, my students! (Koro Sensei - Assassination Classroom)

7. Fear is not bad. Fear can show your weaknesses and when you know your weaknesses, you will become stronger and better. (Gildarts - Fairy Tail)

8. Your weakness means you still have a chance to develop. There is nothing more enjoyable than this. (Ittetsu Takeda - Haikyuu)

9. Don't give up. Shameful thing is not when you fall, but when you don't want to get up again. (Midorima Shintarou - Kuroko no Basuke)

10. Keep fighting even though it's impossible. (Minene Uryuu)

11. I don't know if I have talent or not until I try. (Seiji Amasawa - Whisper of the Heart)

12. We rely on our own strength. (Masami Iwasawa)

13. Everyone must have made mistakes, the most important thing is to learn from your mistakes. (Hammerhead)

14. Don't worry about what other people think. Stand up and move forward. (Izuku Midoriya - Boku no Hero Academia)

15. Imagination is a weapon, those who do not have it will die. (Goblin Slayer)

Well, KLovers, those are some explanations about the meaning of the word 'wibu' and the characteristics of wibu that you can understand.

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