English–Japanese

“gyaru” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigyaru

Example

あのギャルは髪を明るく染めています。a no gya ru wa kami o aka ru ku so me te i ma su

That gyaru has brightly dyed hair.

Illustration for ギャル (gyaru)

How to say “gyaru” in Japanese

“Gyaru” in Japanese is ギャル (gyaru).

Centers on a young woman who expresses a distinctive, glamorous style through fashion, makeup, and appearance.

Full entry for ギャル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ギャル

彼女は大学に入ってからギャルになりました。kano jo wa dai gaku ni hai tte ka ra gya ru ni na ri ma shi ta

She became a gyaru after entering college.

Tips for using ギャル

  • In English discussions of Japanese fashion, gyaru usually refers to a cultural style and its followers, not simply to any young woman.

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