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DefinitionThe metaverse (メタバース) is a virtual space on the internet where many people take part at the same time through their own alter egos to interact and do things together.
ExplanationAn avatar (アバター) is a character that acts on the user's behalf inside a virtual space. In the metaverse, people in different places can gather in the same space through their avatars to talk or join events. Entering with a VR headset deepens the sense of immersion, but many metaverse services can also be joined from a PC or smartphone screen.
AnalogyIt is like a second city online where every resident walks around in an alter ego of their own choosing.
Memory hookA coined word from "meta" (beyond) and "universe" (world). It can be read as another world that extends beyond the real one.