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VocabJLPT N1

gal

Noun

Definitions

1. gyaru
2. (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing
3. gal
4. Gyaru

This loanword from English ("gal") refers to a subculture of young Japanese women known for a flashy, trendy, and heavily styled fashion and makeup aesthetic. The style became especially popular in the 1990s and 2000s and is associated with tanned skin, bold makeup, and colorful outfits. It is still used today to describe this fashion style or someone who follows it.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the park on the weekend, a gyaru was going all-out playing with her dog.

Sentence 2

At yesterday's work drinks, our gyaru senpai kept the whole thing going.

Sentence 3

The client is concerned that "any campaign targeting gyaru will cause backlash."

Sentence 4

A student asked me, "Is the word gyaru still understood today?"

Sentence 5

A lot of people in our department aren't really into that gyaru-type vibe.