Japanese Conversation · Level 14
90 words
Japanese word
ギャル
Pronunciation
Romajigyaru
Meaning
- noungyaru
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on a young woman who expresses a distinctive, glamorous style through fashion, makeup, and appearance.
Common phrases
ギャル文化gya ru bun ka
gyaru culture
ギャルファッションgya ru fa ssho n
gyaru fashion
ギャル雑誌gya ru zas shi
gyaru magazine
Definition in Japanese
流行の服装や濃い化粧などで華やかな外見を演出する若い女性。ryū kō no fuku sō ya ko i ke shō na do de hana ya ka na gai ken o en shutsu su ru waka i jo sei
Word origin
ギャル (gyaru) comes from English gal, a casual form of girl, and its Japanese meaning developed into a term for a distinctive youth style.
Usage tips
- In English discussions of Japanese fashion, gyaru usually refers to a cultural style and its followers, not simply to any young woman.