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ネオギャル

Meanings

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noun

neo-gyaru; young woman following a flashy foreign-influenced style

Refers to a modern iteration of the gyaru subculture, characterized by bold, often Western-inspired fashion that is considered gaudy or over-the-top. The term is niche and may not be widely recognized outside fashion or subculture contexts.

See also: ギャル

ネオギャルは派は手でな外がい国こく風ふうファッションで知しられている。
Neo-gyaru are known for their flashy foreign-style fashion.
雑ざっ誌しでネオギャル特とく集しゅうを読よんだ。
I read a feature on neo-gyaru in a magazine.

Written forms

ネオ・ギャル
- ネオギャル
  Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some sources.
- ネオ・ギャル

Similar words

ギャル
ギャル is the broader term for the gyaru subculture; ネオギャル specifically refers to a later, more foreign-influenced and gaudy variant.

Etymology

From English 'neo-' + 'gyaru' (ギャル), itself from English 'gal'. The exact origin of the term is uncertain; it likely emerged in Japanese fashion media to describe a revival or evolution of the gyaru style.