Q&A for How to Avoid Becoming a Weeaboo

Of course not. You're only considered a weaboo if you're obsessed with Japan. You're allowed to appreciate Japanese culture and eat Japanese food.

No. Liking the culture doesn't make you a weeaboo. Obsessing over the culture does.

Yes, it is. Assuming someone's ethnicity is rude. In the future, I would just politely tell them that you aren't Japanese and that you don't like it when people assume your ethnicity.

They do sometimes, but if you say them in an English conversation irrelevantly it's generally considered weeaboo behavior.

Irony is perfectly acceptable, as it is humor. Just make sure that you use the irony with people who will understand it to avoid being called a weeaboo.

Being a weeaboo isn't just being a fan, it means you are obsessive and try to be Japanese, which many find to be disrespectful.

No, there isn't anything wrong with learning Japanese or any foreign language. Just make sure that you don't speak it incorrectly or use it in conversation with people who don't understand Japanese. That would make you a weeaboo.

Technically not, since weeaboos are people who consider themselves Japanese when they are not.

No, it sounds like you just have a passion for the language and culture, there's nothing wrong with that!

No, you are not a weeaboo if you simply enjoy anime and manga and are interested in the Japanese culture. A weeaboo is a person who attempts to act Japanese, disrespects the culture and loves everything that comes from Japan.

If you do not intend to communicate with locals very much, then you wouldn't need to learn Japanese. However, it's always a good idea to learn the language of a country you intend to visit, provided you have the time.

This is a problem. You are danger of becoming obsessed with anime and unable to have normal relationships because "real" people will never live up to your expectations. You should take a break from anime for a while and remind yourself that these anime girls are fictional. It's fine to admire them, it's even fine to think they're attractive, but if they're affecting the way you think about real people, you need a break.

No, not at all. Enjoying Japanese and singing Japanese songs just means you like the song and the cultural music.

No. Liking Japanese culture is perfectly fine and many people even find it flattering. Ignore anyone calling you a weeaboo.

People often use the term "weeaboo" to describe someone who is obsessed with Japanese culture and wants to be Japanese. Just don't obsess over anime and manga, and you should be fine.

It's fine to like various aspects of Japanese culture. Provided you're not trying to be Japanese, you're fine.

You really can't assume that people who like comics are weeaboos, chances are, they're not. Try finding a "weeaboo community" online.

Kindly ask them to stop calling you a weeaboo. If they don't stop, be firmer in your request. If they are trying to make you feel bad, then they aren't your friends. If they don't stop, it's bullying and you should find adult help.

No, but since a kimono is related to the culture, some people may call you a weeaboo. Ignore them.

No, of course not. You can like anime and respect Japanese culture and not try to be Japanese. That's what a weeaboo is.

Being and dressing cute doesn't make you a weeb, just don't be overly obsessed with your outfit. If anyone calls you a weeb, just ignore it.

No! If you love Japanese fashion and admire it for what it is, you are not a weeaboo.

Most people don't hate weeaboos, they just don't agree with their mindset. Many weeaboos are disrespectful of the culture and are obsessive, so it creates a negative image.

Nope! Being an anime fan does not make you a weeaboo. Pretending that you are Japanese and acting on the stereotypes of their culture makes you one.

No, there are many anime and manga fans who are not weeaboos, as long as it's not obsessive and you still have other hobbies/interests that are not purely anime.

Of course not, it just means you want to learn the language. The fact that your interest in it has little to do with your interest in anime is a clear sign of that. A weeaboo is someone who obsesses over anime and Japanese things.

No, you would just be interested in the culture. A weeaboo is mainly someone who tries to act like an anime character or a Japanese stereotype and obsesses over all things Japanese. As long as you're not obsessive, you should be fine.

It doesn't, but it's best to not use them as it just comes off as weird and irrelevant, and it can appear as if you're a weeaboo.

No. Being a weeaboo requires you to be obsessed with the culture as a whole. Liking anime does not make you a weeaboo.

If you're not overly obsessive then yes of course! You have the freedom of speech to talk about whatever you want and like whatever you'd like. Take that advice to heart, but keep in mind that society might not react the way you want it to depending on what you enjoy.