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05-29-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by allie2590 View Post
I only know okama, but don't use it because it's an offensive slang for homosexuals. It's also outdated in Japan from what I've heard.
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Originally Posted by godwine View Post
That is correct, but Okama also mean other things, so as long as you are not addressing someone as Okama, thats fine.

Though Okama is something that was used in comedy a lot in reference to the homosexual crowd
I don't think it is that outdated or offensive. They use it on TV all the time.
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