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JK
JK (noun) means Slang, from Japanese, for a high-school-age girl. Example: “The manga follows a group of JK navigating their final year of school.”
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Slang, from Japanese, for a high-school-age girl.
"The manga follows a group of JK navigating their final year of school."
How to use JK
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJapanese slang term for a schoolgirl; unrelated to the common internet abbreviation "jk" meaning "just kidding."
Common mistake
Not to be confused with the internet chat abbreviation "jk" ("just kidding") — this is a separate borrowed term from Japanese.
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Etymology
From Japanese JK, an abbreviation of joshi kōsei ("high-school girl").
Frequently asked questions
What does “JK” mean?
The word “JK” means slang, from Japanese, for a high-school-age girl. In plain terms, japanese slang term for a schoolgirl; unrelated to the common internet abbreviation "jk" meaning "just kidding.".
How do you use “JK” in a sentence?
Here is “JK” used in a sentence: “The manga follows a group of JK navigating their final year of school.”
What part of speech is “JK”?
“JK” is a noun.
Where does the word “JK” come from?
The word “JK” comes from Japanese. From Japanese JK, an abbreviation of joshi kōsei ("high-school girl").
Is “JK” a common word?
“JK” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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