JLPT N1
同人
Self-published works, fan-made content, or a circle of like-minded people.
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同人誌 dōjinshi - fan magazine/comic
同人ゲーム dōjin gēmu - fan-made game
同人作家 dōjin sakka - fan-creator/artist
1 Noun
Fan-Made Works & Community
Refers to self-published media, including manga, novels, games, and music, created by individuals or amateur circles.
Example
A あの イラストレーター 、 プロ な の ？
B ううん 、 同人 だ よ 。
[A:] Is that illustrator a professional? [B:] No, they're a dōjin (amateur) creator.
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2 Noun
Like-Minded Group / Coterie
Designates a group of like-minded individuals, particularly a literary or artistic coterie sharing specific ideals.
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