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Etymology

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Short for Konohagakure (from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (Hidden Leaf Village)), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise. Few similarities have been noted between Indonesia and the village, including the leaders and influential groups.[1] Much like the term "Bolehland", it is used to mock failures or problems in Indonesian society.

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Konoha

  1. (derogatory, Internet slang) Indonesia
    Synonym: Wakanda

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  • Malay: Konoha

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Malay

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Indonesian Konoha, ultimately from Japanese 木ノ葉隠れ (Hidden Leaf Village), a fictional village mentioned in the Naruto franchise. Although its usage has been originated from Indonesia itself, it came to be commonly used in Malaysia as an ethnic slur against Indonesian citizens.

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Konoha

  1. (derogatory, Internet slang, ethnic slur) Indonesia

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