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What does gyaru mean?
A character in the flashy Japanese 'gal' street-fashion style — tanned skin, dyed or bleached hair, dramatic makeup and trendy clothes, often with a bubbly, brash personality.
"The new transfer student is a total gyaru with platinum hair."
Origin
Japanese ギャル (gyaru), a katakana rendering of the English 'gal'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gyaru?
A character or person in the flashy Japanese 'gal' street-fashion style — tanned skin, dyed or bleached hair, dramatic makeup and trendy clothes.
What is a gyaru's personality like?
Often portrayed as bubbly, brash and outgoing, though anime frequently plays with subverting that stereotype.
Where does the word gyaru come from?
It's a katakana rendering of the English word 'gal' (ギャル).
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