tonsi
Meaning
Common Definition
nonbinary, gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender*
ku definitions
gender non-conforming person³, intersex person², non-binary person³, & transgender person³
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Commentary
* - Broader in meaning, somewhat less commonly accepted. Widely regarded in the community to be a crucial addition to toki pona. Occasionally referred to as an "honorary pu word" to highlight its status, or equated to a pu word outright.
Origin
- Mandarin: 同志 (tóngzhì); comrade (same will/purpose), LGBT+
- Created by: jan inwin
- Coined in: 2019, post-pu
Usage Data
- Category: common
- Usage: 82%
- Book: ku suli
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