tsundere
A fictional character who fits the archetype of being cold or even hostile towards…A fictional character who fits the archetype of being cold or even hostile towards another person before gradually showing a warm and caring side.
» Tom is a classic tsundere type.
Meaning
1 senses(Internet, Japanese)A fictional character who fits the archetype of being cold or even hostile towards another person before gradually showing a warm and caring side.
Tsundere
цу́ндэрэcúndɛrɛ
цу́ндереcúndere
a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing a warmer side over time.
Examples
3 sentencesTom is a classic tsundere type.
God is a tsundere.
Mary usually hates tsundere characters, but she has a soft spot for Nina.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Japanese ツンデレ (tsundere), from つんつん (tsun-tsun, “in a cross, aloof, or standBorrowed from Japanese ツンデレ (tsundere), from つんつん (tsun-tsun, “in a cross, aloof, or standoffish manner”, adverb) + でれでれ (dere-dere, “in a lovey-dovey, infatuated, or lovestruck manner”, adverb).
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