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In the series _I Am a Hero_ by Hanazawa Kengo, the designation for zombies was
previously translated as "zombfags," presumably as an adaptation of the word
for "normalfag," which if I'm not mistaken is 「リア[充]{じゅう}」.

However, the designation is currently translated (though it may have also
remained unchanged from the original) as "ZQN," with no explanation given for
the sudden change (I'm fairly certain I've come across an amalgamation of the
work from at least two different translation groups).

My question is, does the designation "ZQN" have roots in Japanese internet
slang words, à la 「リア[充]{じゅう}」, or did earlier translations just take artistic
liberty given the context?


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What's the meaning behind ZQN designation for the zombies in I Am A Hero?


In chapter 220, it is explained that, officially, "ZQN" is an acronym made up
by the US military that means "Zero Qualified Nucleus," though it is almost
certainly a backronymic pun on the Japanese internet slang word "DQN"
(pronounced _dokyun_ ):

> [ＤＱＮ]{ドキュン} ( _Noun_ )
>
>   1. dumb-ass ( _slang, derogatory_ )
>   2. delinquent; violent person; rough-looking person ( _slang, derogatory_
> )
>

>

>> -adapted from
[jisho.org](http://jisho.org/search/%E3%83%89%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A5%E3%83%B3)


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