noun Internet Slang

dojikko

DOH-jee-koh · noun · slang

An endearingly clumsy, accident-prone cute girl.

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Definitions

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A cute female character defined by her clumsiness — forever tripping, dropping things and fumbling, which is played for charm and moe.

“The dojikko waitress spilled three trays before lunch.”
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dojikko In A Sentence

The dojikko waitress spilled three trays before lunch.

Origin & Usage

Japanese ドジっ娘 (dojikko), from doji 'blunder/clumsy' plus a diminutive for 'girl'.

Variants dojikodoji

People Also Ask

What is a dojikko?

A stock anime character archetype: an adorably clumsy, accident-prone girl whose fumbling and tripping is played for charm and moe appeal.

Where does the word dojikko come from?

It comes from Japanese ドジっ娘, combining doji ('blunder' or 'clumsy') with a diminutive suffix meaning 'girl'.

Is dojikko an insult?

No. In fandom it's affectionate — the clumsiness is treated as endearing rather than as a genuine criticism.

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