鉄オタ
also: てつヲタ
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Meanings
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railfan; train buff
abbreviationslang
Slang abbreviation of 鉄道オタク (railway otaku). Used in casual, often self-deprecating or in-group contexts among enthusiasts.
See also: 鉄道ファン
He goes out taking train photos every holiday—he's what you'd call a railfan.
Among train buffs, the ekiben at this station is apparently popular.