Created Words
Many abbreviations, especially four-character words, have been created for particular products or TV shows.
| Contraction | Japanese | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokutai | ボクタイ | Bokura no Taiyou (Our Sun) | The first video game series that use a solar sensor. |
| Pokémon | ポケモン | poketto monsutā (Pocket Monster) | The well-known video game and animation franchise. |
| purikura | プリクラ | purinto kurabu (Print Club) | An automated photograph machine |
| tatakon | タタコン | tataku kontorōrā (controller) | A controller used for the game Taiko Drum Master by Namco |
| mukku | ムック | "magazine + book | A cross between a magazine and a book |
| Sukisho | 好きしょ | "Suki na Mono wa Suki Dakara Shōganai | A BL video game series and anime |
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