ミニコミ
Meanings
1
small-scale communication; grassroots media; local or limited-circulation publication
Refers to communication or media aimed at a small, local, or specialized audience, often through newsletters, pamphlets, small magazines, or community information networks.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from mini communication
The students made a small-circulation publication and took up issues on campus.
An announcement for the event appeared in the local community magazine.
Usage patterns
- ミニコミ誌を発行するto publish a small-scale, limited-circulation magazine
They publish a mini-communication magazine once a month.
- ミニコミ活動を行うto carry out grassroots or community-level communication activities
Groups carrying out grassroots communication activities in the community are increasing.