What is "moe" in Japanese mean?

Question

Just finished watching Densha Otoko and would like to know the meaning and origin of moe from those that know people who use it.

Oh I see, like moeteiru?

Answer 1

It's slang, and it's generally used to mean "That's hot!" when the speaker is referring to something they find sexy. Literally, "moe" means to flare up or burst into flames.

Edit: Yes, quite like "moeteiru"/"it's on fire."

Answer 2

Ah, OK. That 'moe.'
You know, it's hard to guess which word exactly you are talking about in romaji writing, as there are so many words with same pronunciation but with different kanjis. :-)
Anyway, 'moeteiru' means something is 'on fire.' Sometimes people use that expression to say someone is so passionate about something as well.
The word 'moe' is one of the transformations of the word 'moeru', which means 'catches fire', and 'flammable.' 'Teiru' is a word makes present continuous sentences.
I hope I managed to answer your question. I am from Japan, but I haven't seen 'Densha Otoko.' Was it any good?

Answer 3

The only "moe" I know is the sound kids make when they express their dis-pleasure when they are told to do something they don't want to.

It really is not a word. It is a sound. It is more like "moooooooow"

Is that what you are talking about?

Answer 4

(something/someone) moe basically means I like (something/someone) very much. But it has more connotation.

It has derived from "moeru". As you know, moeru means burn. But in this case, it doesn't necessarily mean burn.

Just considering the kanji for it, it means sprout.

Answer 5

I wonder, do you mean what they say sounds like moe (as in m sound then a long o) or are you saying it is romaaji moe (pronounced mo-eh)?

Answer 6

means to "fetish" or to "love"