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Dere

Description:

Dere is a term commonly used in Japanese pop culture to describe a change in character where one becomes sweet, affectionate, or lovestruck. It refers to the romantic attraction and infatuation that a character might show towards another character. The term is widely used in anime, manga, and video games.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Sense 1 - Noun:

A character who undergoes dere is often referred to as a "dere" character. This type of character tends to display heightened emotions and behavior, usually towards their love interest. The dere can have various subcategories such as "tsundere" (initially cold but later showing affection) or "yandere" (showing obsessive and violent tendencies).

Sample Sentence:

Haruhi is such a classic tsundere; she always denies her affections towards Tamaki, but deep down, she cares a lot.

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Sense 2 - Verb:

The verb form of dere is less common but still used. It refers to the act of a character becoming dere or showing affectionate behavior, often triggered by a specific event or interaction.

Sample Sentence:

As the concert progressed, the lead singer started to dere and interact more intimately with the audience.

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