推しの子

oshi no ko
phraseIntermediate someone you strongly support or admire
informal

A person (often a celebrity, athlete, or fictional character) that someone strongly supports, admires, or is a fan of.

このアイドルは私の推しの子です

This idol is my favorite person I support.

彼は推しの子として有名な俳優です

He is a famous actor known as someone people strongly support.

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Often used in fandom culture, especially for idols, athletes, or fictional characters.

Collocations

推しの子に会うto meet your favorite person you support推しの子のグッズmerchandise of your favorite person you support

Related Phrases

推し活phrase
activities to support your favorite person
推しメンphrase
your favorite member (of a group)

💡Pro Tip

Fandom Usage

This phrase is widely used in Japanese fandom culture, especially for idols, anime characters, and athletes.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

While it can refer to any admired person, it is most commonly used in fan communities.

📖Word Origin

From 推す (oshi, to support/push) + の (possessive particle) + 子 (ko, child/diminutive suffix). The term originated in Japanese fandom culture to refer to a favorite person one strongly supports.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in fan communities, especially in anime, idol, and sports fandoms. The term carries a sense of deep admiration and support.

Word Breakdown

推し
someone you support/admire
root
+
possessive particle
suffix
+
child/diminutive suffix
suffix
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