ギャルgyaru

Common
Definitions
  1. noungyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing
  2. noungal; girl; young woman
Synonyms & antonyms
  • RelatedガールNeutralLoanword for a girl in general, often in compounds like 「ガールフレンド」. 「ギャル」 can also mean a young woman, but usually one dressed flashily.
  • Antonym地味な人NeutralA plain, unassuming person — the style opposite of a flashy 「ギャル」; applies regardless of gender.

Flashily dressed young women are usually called 「ギャル」, as in 「ギャルメイク」; it can also mean a young woman generally. For girls in general, use 「ガール」 or 「女の子」; the style opposite is 「地味な人」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 女の子おんなのこ。
  2. (明あかるくファッション性せいのある)若わかい女性じょせい。
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