moe

noun
UK: /məʊ/
US: /moʊ/

  1. A feeling of affection, fondness, or protectiveness, especially towards fictional characters that are innocent or vulnerable.

    1. I feel moe for this cute anime character. [ ] [ ]
    2. The character's innocence really brings out the moe in a lot of viewers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular aesthetic style, often found in anime and manga, characterized by cuteness and innocence that evokes a feeling of protectiveness.

    1. This show is full of moe elements that make it appealing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist is known for their distinctive moe style, with big eyes and soft features. [ ] [ ]
moe intransitive-verb

  1. To feel affection, fondness, or protectiveness, particularly towards fictional characters.

    1. I moe for characters who try their best. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many fans moe over the protagonist's clumsy but endearing personality. [ ] [ ]
moe adjective

  1. Characterized by or evoking feelings of affection, fondness, or protectiveness, especially due to cuteness or innocence.

    1. She has a very moe way of speaking. [ ] [ ]
    2. The series features a moe protagonist designed to attract a specific audience. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moe" in English means: A feeling of affection, fondness, or protectiveness, especially towards fictional characters that are innocent or vulnerable., A particular aesthetic style, often found in anime and manga, characterized by cuteness and innocence that evokes a feeling of protectiveness..

The phonetic transcription of "moe" is /məʊ/ in British English and /moʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "moe": "I feel moe for this cute anime character.". More examples on the page.