Wotas are fans of idol groups.

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 oshimen generally refers to only one member, many fans have more than one oshimen per group (The favorite member among the oshimen is usually referred as Kami-oshi). Sometimes fans change their oshimen (Oshihen).

When you change your Oshimen from one member to another. Generally not accepted and heavily discouraged.

The Senbatsu Election (選抜総選挙) (also known as Senbatsu Sousenkyo) is an annual event where fans can vote for their favorite member, analogous to a popularity contest however this is different for MNL48 where unranked members will no longer be part of the group and it was met with a lot of criticism and hate from the fans.

Center (センター） describes a member that is on the center position in the formation of the members.

Kami 7 (God 7) describes the 7 most popular members among ALL48 groups

It refers to the selected members in singles, events, performances, etc. Senbatsu is almost always chosen by the management. In fact, when management chooses a Senbatsu of 16 members, it is often called a "Regular Senbatsu".

The members that did not make the cut for Senbatsu (#17- #32). They get their own B-Side and even a PV, but their song is rarely played in the media.

Members who ranked between the #33 and #48 positions in the Senbatsu Election.

Members who ranked between the #49 and #66 positions in the Senbatsu Election.

Members who ranked between the #65 and #80 positions in the Senbatsu Election.

Captain or Leader describes a member that is the authority (and many times the representative) of a certain team or group

Kenkyuusei it's also known as Research Students (研究生) or Trainee or Academy. When girls enter the group, they work as a kenkyuusei until they are promoted to a team.

Graduation (卒業, Sotsugyou) refers to when a member that leaves their respective group.

An Akushukai (握手会 - Handshake Event), are events held for every group single release, where fans get to meet the members and shake hands with them.

Meaning 'shadow announcer', it is the member making the announcements to the audience before the stage or concert starts.

At the end of stage shows, you get to 'high-touch' with the members that performed.

Meaning 'Birthday Festival', Seitansai is a special stage performance where a member's birthday is celebrated.

A 2shot is a photo with 2 people inside. So a 2shot would be you + 1 MNL48 member.

It is the main agency group and management of AKB48, SKE48, HKT48 and NGT48. In MNL48 case, translations and other stuff need to be approved first by AKS.

It is the main agency group and management of MNL48. Their president, Paulo Kurosawa or Kuro-P, is the manager and producer of MNL48.