ギャル
Meanings
1
gyaru; young woman in a flashy fashion subculture
Refers specifically to the Japanese fashion subculture characterized by dyed hair, tanned skin, and glamorous or gaudy clothing. Often associated with Shibuya and the Heisei era.
from English gal
There are many gyaru in Shibuya.
She is good at gyaru makeup.
2
gal; girl; young woman
Colloquial, general term for a young woman, similar to English 'gal'. Less specific than the fashion-subculture sense.
Who's that gal?
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉はギャル系だsomeone is into the gyaru style
That girl wears gyaru-style makeup.
- ギャルになるto become a gyaru (adopt the gyaru fashion/style)
I became a gyaru when I was in high school.