What is the origin of, and how do I parse 絶対{ぜったい}領域{りょういき}?


`絶対{ぜったい}領域{りょういき}` is a slang term that refers to the visible bare skin from
the bottom of a woman's skirt to the top of her thigh high stockings. Or,
short pants and thigh high boots... pick your preferred style. The point is
that it's the exposed part of the thigh.

That's the meaning, but where did it come from?

Directly translated, it means "absolute territory". The territory part I get -
it's an area on the body. But "absolute"? I find that hard to parse. Other
meanings for `絶対{ぜったい}` are "unconditional" or "unmistakable", but regardless
of the translation choice, I find them all odd choices. Why `絶対{ぜったい}`?

"Absolutely" sexy or "unmistakably" sexy perhaps?

Lastly, is this term regulated to otaku types who are into anime, or is it in
common use?




As with many odd slang words and phrases, it came from a quote in a particular
situation.

"The distance between kneesocks and mini skirt is invicible! I can even say
that it's the God's Absolute Territory..."

From: <http://en.dic.pixiv.net/a/Absolute+Territory>




As with many odd slang words and phrases, it came from a quote in a particular
situation.

"The distance between kneesocks and mini skirt is invicible! I can even say
that it's the God's Absolute Territory..."

From: <http://en.dic.pixiv.net/a/Absolute+Territory>

