ホモ

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Japanese

Etymology

Shortening of ホモセクシャル (homosekusharu, homosexual). Compare English homo.

Pronunciation

Noun

ホモ (homo

  1. (slang, humorous or derogatory) male homosexuality
  2. (slang, humorous or derogatory) male homosexual; homo
    ホモビデオ
    homo bideo
    gay porn
    (literally, “homo video”)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Chinese: 木毛 (mùmáo)