Konoha

Indonesian

Etymology

Short for Konohagakure (from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (“Hidden Leaf Village”)), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise. Few similarities have been noted between Indonesia and the village, including the leaders and influential groups.[1] Much like the term "Bolehland", it is used to mock failures or problems in Indonesian society.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /koˈnoha/

Proper noun

Konoha

  1. (derogatory, Internet slang) Indonesia
    Synonym: Wakanda

Descendants

  • → Malay: Konoha

References

  1. ^ 5 Alasan Konoha Disamakan dengan Indonesia

Malay

Etymology

Ultimately from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (“Hidden Leaf Village”), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise whose characters and character dynamics are noted for some similarities between it and Indonesia.[1] Usage known to have originated from Indonesia itself (via cultural osmosis between Indonesia and surrounding Malayophone neighbours), use in Malaysia as a nationalistic slur against Indonesian citizens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /koˈnoha/

Proper noun

Konoha

  1. (Malaysia, derogatory, Internet slang) Indonesia

Coordinate terms

References

  1. ^ 5 Alasan Konoha Disamakan dengan Indonesia
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