Gyaru (ギャル) is a Japanesetransliteration of the English word gal. The name originated from a 1970s brand of jeans called "gals" advertised with the slogan 'I can't live without men', and was applied to fashion and peer-conscious, college-age girls in their teens and early twenties. Its usage peaked in 1980s but has gradually declined. The term gradually drifted to younger age as it gained "childish" images for their seemingly little interest in job or marriage. It is now used almost interchangeably with kogyaru and younger generation may consider it clichéd or even archaic. Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a word or text written in one writing system into another writing system. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Blue Jeans Jeans are trousers traditionally made from denim, but may also be made from a variety of fabrics including corduroy. ... Look up slogan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The term fashion usually applies to a prevailing mode of expression, but quite often applies to a personal mode of expression that may or may not apply to all. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... // For other uses, see Girl (disambiguation). ... A separate article is about the punk band called The Adolescents. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Archaic is a generic adjective that can refer to several things from the past. ...
Varieties of gyaru
There are various subcategories of "gals" depending on the particular choice of fashion, and also gyaruo or male "gals" who share the similar tastes as gals.
ganguro gyaru (ガングロギャル) - a gal with an artificially applied deep tan and bleached hair.
kogyaru - generally a high school student (高校生 kōkōsei) gal.
oyajigyaru (オヤジギャル)- from oyaji and gyaru. A gyaru who behaves in a masculine way, drinking beer and using rough language.
onegyaru (オネギャル)- a gyaru who has graduated from high school, and thus become a more mature onee-san (literally "elder sister" but in this case "young lady") gyaru
ogyaru (汚ギャル) - a dirty or disheveled gyaru who may forsake daily baths or takes little care in how they behave or what they dress even by gyaru standards.
gyaruo (ギャルオ) - gyaru's male counterpart. see gyaru-oh
Manba (マンバ) - Deep tan and contrasting white make-up. Many wear Alba Rosa, and Kigurumi.
Bibinba (ビビンバ) - A Bling Bling spin off of Manba.
Banba (バンバ)- a techno rave spin off of Manba.
Himegyaru - girls who dress themselves as princesses. With very big teased hair and expensive brandname clothing. Usually works as a hostess.
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