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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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

JKs plural

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Etymology

From Japanese JK, an abbreviation of joshi kōsei ("high-school girl").

Origin: Japanese

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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