Konoha
Indonesian
editEtymology
editShort 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
editProper noun
editKonoha
- (derogatory, Internet slang) Indonesia
- Synonym: Wakanda
Descendants
edit- → Malay: Konoha
References
editMalay
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Indonesian Konoha, ultimately from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (“Hidden Leaf Village”), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise. Although its usage has been originated from Indonesia itself, it came to be commonly used in Malaysia as an ethnic slur against Indonesian citizens.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editKonoha
Coordinate terms
editFurther reading
edit- “Konoha” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.
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- Malay terms borrowed from Indonesian
- Malay terms derived from Indonesian
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