バンカラ
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Meanings
1
scruffy; unconcerned about appearance
usually written using kana alone
Describes a person, especially a male student, who is rough, unkempt, and unconcerned with fashion or grooming. Often associated with a traditional, anti-trendy student style.
He always looks scruffy, with messy hair and careless clothes.
A scruffy student is slurping ramen in the school cafeteria.
2
rough and uncouth vigor
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a rough, spirited, and somewhat uncultured energy, often associated with old-school student life or a boisterous, unrefined masculinity.
His speech had a rough and uncouth vigor.