Ko-Gyaru- This is a the general street term/slang in
Japan used when referring to high school girls (or those in
their early 20's) who are into colorful fashion, excessive
hair style, tanning and make-up. This is the term you use
when you are speaking Japanese to Japanese.
Ko-Gal- This is strickly a written term, seen sometimes
in magazines or an adult video jackets. Its use in print is
sometimes favored because the word 'Gal' is thought to be
closer to real English than "Gyaru." But that is the only
reason. It is also the term American fanboys of Japanese culture
use when they don't know the real 'street' use, which is a
course, Ko-Gyaru. The word Ko-Gal is not used by Japanese
youth. If you want to sound "in, " say "Ko-Gyaru" instead.
Gan-Goro- "Gan" means "face" nad "goro" means black.
This is "street" slang, used to describe a Ko-Gyaru who is
into light tanning, streaked hair, and trendy fashion. The
name, in this form, is also used in print media and on adult
video jackets.
Gan-Gyaru- "Gan" means "more". and "Goro" means black.
This name is used for Ko-Gyaru that have darker skin and is
more flamboyant makeup than the aforementioned Gan-Gyaru (Gan-Goro).
This is "street" slang and is frequently used in print media,
especially in EGG magazine.
Gon-Gyaru- "Street" term/slang: has the same meaning
and usage on Gon-Goro.
Yamanba Gyaru- The word is Yamanba implies old woman
with white hair and lives a hermit-like lifestyle. This extremely
slang term is used (primarily on TV variety shows) to describe
a Gon-Goro/Gon-Gyaru who colors her hair whit or gray and
wears extensive white or silver eye shadow with thick, black
eyeliner.
Bachi-Gyaru/Bachi-Gai/B-Gyaru- All mean the same thing:
"street" terminology for a Japanese girl trying to look "black." |
Ko-Gyaru of Shibuya
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