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ダさいたま

Meanings

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noun

Saitama Prefecture (derogatory slang)

usually written using kana aloneslangderogatory

Derogatory slang term for Saitama Prefecture, implying it is uncool or unfashionable. Used mainly in casual, often online, contexts.

See also: ださい

ネットではよく「ダ埼さい玉たま」って言いわれるけど、住すみやすいよ。
People often call it 'Dasaitama' online, but it's actually a nice place to live.
ダ埼さい玉たまなんて呼よぶなよ。
Don't call it Dasaitama.

Written forms

ダ埼さい玉たま
Standard slang spelling combining ダサい (uncool) and 埼玉 (Saitama).
ダサイタマ
kana-only spelling
All-katakana variant, sometimes used for emphasis or in online contexts.

Kanji

埼cape, spit, promontory
玉jewel, ball

Similar words

埼さい玉たま
Neutral name for Saitama Prefecture. ダ埼玉 is a derogatory slang version.
ダサい
Slang adjective meaning 'uncool' or 'lame'. ダ埼玉 is a portmanteau combining this with 埼玉.

Etymology

Portmanteau of ダサい (dasai, 'uncool') and 埼玉 (Saitama). A derogatory slang term for Saitama Prefecture.