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Old Apr 24, 2006, 08:33 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Western adapted japanese anime/manga terms.

ok did a quick google search

Bishōnen (美少年, literally, "beautiful boy") is a specific Japanese aesthetic concept of the ideally beautiful young man. The prefix bi- (美) specifically refers to feminine beauty (bijin, lit. "beautiful person", refers to a beautiful woman.) The bishōnen is typically quite slender and not very muscular, with a tapered chin, stylish hair, and an overall effeminate or androgynous appearance. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishonen

Bishōjo (美少女; literally, "beautiful young girl"), often spelled bishoujo, is the Japanese term used to refer to pretty girls, usually below college age.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishoujo

ok hope that helps
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