ドージ
dōji
The Japanese term for the internet slang "doge" is ドージ (dōji).
ドージ is used specifically to refer to the internet slang term "doge".
Meaning: internet slang (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dōji
Did you know?
- Japanese internet culture often adapts 'doge' into a specific style of 'doge-speak' using an intentionally broken or cute version of Japanese, mirroring the original English 'much wow' syntax.
- While ドージ refers to the meme, it is phonetically almost identical to the Japanese word 童児, which means 'young child'.
- When mimicking 'doge-speak' in Japanese, users often use the ending ～だお ('~dao') instead of the standard 'desu' to sound intentionally childish or clumsy.
Examples in context
- この犬はとても可愛らしいです。This dog is very adorable.
- うちのワンちゃんは元気です。My dog is energetic.
- 私の犬は大きいです。My dog is big.
- 彼らは可愛いワンちゃんを飼っています。They have a cute dog.
- このドージの画像、すごく面白いね。Kono dōji no gazō, sugoku omoshiroi ne.This doge image is really funny.
- ドージのミームが流行っている。Dōji no mīmu ga hayatte iru.The doge meme is trending.
- ドージの表情が独特だ。Dōji no hyōjō ga dokutoku da.The doge's expression is unique.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at memes on a smartphone.
- 蓮 Renこのドージ、見たことある？Kono dōji, mita koto aru?Have you seen this doge before?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、ネットでよく見るよ。Un, netto de yoku miru yo.Yeah, I see it on the internet often.
- 蓮 Ren顔が面白くて好きだ。Kao ga omoshirokute suki da.I like it, the face is funny.
- 美咲 Misaki本当に個性的だよね。Hontō ni koseiteki da yo ne.It really is quite unique.
