Glossary

The word Oshimen (推しメン) comes from "oshiteru member" ("The member you support"). It's the term used to describe a fan's favorite member. Even though it usually describes only one member, many fans have one oshimen per group (The favorite member between the oshimens is usually referred as Kami-oshi). Sometimes fans change their oshimen (Oshihen).

Oshi

The term "Oshi" applies to members ("Oshimen" are sometimes simply called "Oshi") and also to groups and teams (For example, Team B Oshi).

DD and MD

DD is a short for "Daredemo Daisuki" ("I love anyone"). It's a term used for fans that have multiple oshimens in the same group. MD is a short for "Minna Daisuki" ("I love everybody"). It's a term used for fans that have an oshimen in a group, but support all the members.