noun Internet Slang

itasha

ee-TAH-shah · noun · slang

A car decorated with anime characters.

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Definitions

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A vehicle covered in decals, paint and artwork of anime, manga or game characters — especially cute girls. The name self-mockingly acknowledges how 'cringe' or wince-inducing it can look.

“An itasha wrapped in waifu decals rolled into the con parking lot.”
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itasha In A Sentence

An itasha wrapped in waifu decals rolled into the con parking lot.

Origin & Usage

Japanese 痛車 (itasha), literally 'painful car', a pun on 'itai' (painful/cringe).

People Also Ask

What is an itasha?

An itasha is a car covered in decals and artwork of anime, manga or game characters — especially cute girls.

Why is it called a 'painful car'?

The name 痛車 puns on 'itai' (painful/cringe), self-mockingly acknowledging how wince-inducing the flashy anime wrap can look.

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