Shounen ai is a Japanese translation for the word “pederasty” (English) or “Knabenliebe” (Greek), which refers to the historical Greek/Rome practice of sexual relationship between an adult man and an adolescent boy. If you look into the history of the use of the word it really just meant male adult x male child relationships, but Americans for whatever reason changed the meaning. The term you should be using no matter what is BL.
where did you get that translation from? can you send me the link or article? i didnt know that was the case
omg never knew about this!!! tysm for explaining
You’re welcome!!!
i get yaoi, but shounen ai literally translates to boys love