Konoha

Indonesian

Etymology

Short for Konohagakure (from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (“Hidden Leaf Village”)), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise. Few similarities have been noted between Indonesia and the village, including the leaders and influential groups. Much like the term "Bolehland", it is used to mock failures or problems in Indonesian society.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /koˈnoha/

Proper noun

Konoha

1. (derogatory, Internet slang) Indonesia

   Synonym: Wakanda

Descendants

• → Malay: Konoha

Malay

Etymology

Ultimately from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (“Hidden Leaf Village”), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise whose characters and character dynamics are noted for some similarities between it and Indonesia. Usage known to have originated from Indonesia itself (via cultural osmosis between Indonesia and surrounding Malayophone neighbours), use in Malaysia as a nationalistic slur against Indonesian citizens.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /koˈnohə/

Proper noun

Konoha

1. (Malaysia, ethnic slur, derogatory, Internet slang) Indonesia

Coordinate terms

• Bolehland