Japanese slang term for single males
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Dokuo (毒男; literally "poison man") is a Japanese slang term for single males which originated on the 2channel internet textboard.[1][2] The term derives from the Japanese dokushin otoko (独身男)[1] or dokushin dansei (独身男性).[2]
Saeda, Setsuko (1 May 2010). "恋愛弱者の男たち、「毒男」「孤男」「喪男」って実際どうなの？"[What's the truth behind "dokuo" and "moo" guys left behind in the love race?]. Peachy News (in Japanese). Japan: Line Corporation. Retrieved 17 May 2014.