Standard Lemma guide

moonrunes

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An incomprehensible writing script, or the language associated with it, usually referring to Japanese, but may also refer to Chinese, Korean and other East Asian writing scripts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, derogatory, humorous, plural, plural-only, sometimes

Examples

  • Can anyone here read moonrunes?
  • I'm still learning moonrunes.
  • This imported box of Pocky is covered in moonrunes; I can barely read it.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

plural of moonrune

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From moon + runes. Apparently coined based from moonspeak, an anime reference (of which see there), ultimately associating East Asian languages with celestial levels of foreignness.

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