gijinka
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gijinka (plural gijinkas or gijinka)
- (slang) A non-human character, thing, or idea that has been turned into a human or humanoid in artwork; a humanization
Usage notes edit
"Gijinka" is synonymous with humanization but is primarily used in the context of Japan or Japanese works/artists.
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gijinka