moe; fascination; infatuation (esp. towards anime/manga characters)
Otaku slang for a strong affection or attraction toward fictional characters, often with protective or romantic feelings. Can also be used as an interjection expressing such feelings.
He feels moe for maid characters.
This illustration is so moe!
sprouts emerging from the soil; early spring shoots
colorful cross-section of cut food
young tree sprouts; young tree buds
moe illustration; moe art
Derived from the verb 萌える (to sprout, to bud). The slang sense likely developed from the idea of feelings 'budding' or 'blossoming' toward a character.