Glossary

Teams

 * (Main article: Team)

Wota

 * Wotas are fans of idol groups.

Oshimen

 * The member you support. It's the term used to describe a fan's favorite member.

DD and MD

 * DD is short for "Daredemo Daisuki" ("I love anyone"). It's a term used for fans that like many members in a group.


 * MD is short for "Minna Daisuki" ("I love everyone"). It's a term used for fans that like all the members in a group.

Hako-oshi

 * Hako-oshi (箱推し) refers to a fan who supports an entire group rather than a single oshimen from that group.

Captain/Leader
(Main article: Captain)

Kenkyuusei/Research Students/Trainee
usually only perform during the kenkyuusei-only theater shows and as understudies for promoted members when need be. The term may refer to: FUN48 Kenkyuusei
 * Kenkyuusei it's also known as Research Students (研究生) or Trainee. When girls enter the group, they work as a kenkyuusei until they are promoted to a team. Kenkyuusei receive many of the same perks as promoted members do, but their appearances are usually limited. They

Center

 * (Main article: Center)

Concurrent Position/Kennin

 * (Main article: Concurrent Positions)

Transferred Members

 * (Main article: Transferred Members)

Graduation

 * (Main article: Graduation)

Stages

 * (Main article: Stage)

Support Member

 * (Main article: Support Member)

Senbatsu Election

 * (Main article: Senbatsu Election)

Team Shuffle

 * (Main article: Team Shuffles)

Akimoto Yasushi

 * (Main article: Akimoto Yasushi)