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ガールズグループ

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Meanings

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noun

Wasei-eigo term for a female pop group, especially in the context of J-pop or K-pop. Not used for general groups of girls.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from girls group

最さい近きん、新あたらしいガールズグループがデビューした。
A new girl group debuted recently.
彼かの女じょは人にん気きガールズグループのメンバーだ。
She is a member of a popular girl group.

Written forms

ガールズ・グループ
- ガールズグループ
  Variant with interpunct; less common in everyday writing.
- ガールズ・グループ

Similar words

アイドルグループ
アイドルグループ is a broader term for idol groups, which may include mixed-gender or male groups, while ガールズグループ specifically refers to female pop groups.
ボーイズグループ
ボーイズグループ is the male counterpart, referring to boy bands or male pop groups.

Etymology

Wasei-eigo from English 'girls group'. The term is used in Japanese to refer specifically to female pop music groups, influenced by K-pop and J-pop culture.