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What does kya mean?
An onomatopoeic squeal, typically from girls, expressing excitement, delight or startled surprise — the anime equivalent of 'eek!' or a fangirl shriek.
"'Kyaa!' the fans squealed as the idol waved."
Origin
Japanese onomatopoeic きゃー (kyaa), a high-pitched squeal.
Frequently asked questions
What does kya mean?
It's a high-pitched squeal of delight or surprise, roughly the anime equivalent of 'eek!' or a fangirl shriek.
Who says kya?
It's typically voiced by girls or fangirl characters when they're excited, delighted or startled.
Where does kya come from?
From the Japanese onomatopoeia きゃー (kyaa), a squeal.
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