List of "Gal language" that were popular in the 1990s!

A word formed by turning "now" into an adjective.

In essence, "naui" represents "current" or "trendy".

Used for someone sensitive to trends or someone who incorporates trends into their actions and fashion.

It can also be used as a compliment, similar to saying "you're stylish" or "that's lovely".

That outfit is cute! So naui!

I got hit on by a guy who looked very naui.

A word born from combining "Oba-san" (meddling older woman) and "Batarian" (horde).

It refers to an "self-centered older woman," or a "meddling older woman."

The 4-panel comic strip titled "Obatarian," which humorously depicted such middle-aged women, started its serialization in 1987, leading to the widespread use of this term.

An obatarian nonchalantly cut into the checkout line.

The obatarian at my part-time job always pries into people's love stories.

It has meanings like "not under consideration,""out of the question," or "beyond discussion."

It was often used to convey towards someone of the opposite sex in whom one had no interest.

However, since it carries a derogatory connotation, caution is required when using it.

He might be considered the coolest guy in school, but to me, he's out of sight.

I like strong men, so weak-looking men are out of sight for me.

Japanese Abbreviation for imihumei, which translates to "incomprehensible" or "meaningless."

Used when something doesn't make sense or is hard to understand.

This time's history test was so imi-fu.

It refers to the Japanese word for "annoying (woo), long-haired (ron), brown-haired guy (cha)".

A term mainly used by women when expressing dislike for men with long, brown hair or when they find a man's behavior annoying.

It may seem like the target audience is small, but there was a time in the 1990s when many men wore this hairstyle.Therefore, it was a word that was used frequently.

That group is just full of Oolong-cha guys. I don’t want to go near them.

I don’t like the Oolong-cha guys.

It is an abbreviation for the Japanese words "Majide", "Kireru", and "5 seconds ago".

Used when one has witnessed an unpleasant behavior or situation.

It's often used in a somewhat lighthearted way.

After waiting for hours, I couldn't get a ticket and I was MK5.

Someone changed the TV channel right at the most interesting scene and I was MK5.

The Japanese word for "senpai" is read backwards.

Refers to someone superior or in a high position.

Paisen looked even cooler today than usual.

I learned a lot from Paisen.

"Pachi" refers to "fake, lie," and "Koku" means "to inform, to say".

Thus, it means "to lie" or "to tell a lie."

Commonly used in conversation directed towards someone else, replacing phrases like "Don't lie" or "Did you lie?"

A: I went on a date with the most popular senior in school.

B: Really? Pachikokuna!(Don't lie!)

C: Oh, the sale ended already.

D: Wow, Pachikoita(you lied).

Abbreviation for "three antennas are standing up" in Japanese.

An antenna is an antenna mark that indicates the radio reception status of a mobile phone.

"3" refers to the number of antennas.

In other words, it is a word that indicates that the radio wave reception is extremely good.

Let's call a taxi while we have bari3.

The signal got bad all of a sudden; it was bari3 just a moment ago.

A play on words combining "don't understand" with the seaweed "wakame".

"Wakame" itself doesn't have a specific meaning in this context.

They explained it, but it was so wakewakame(I didn't get it).

That person sometimes does wakewakame(things that make no sense).

Used when something looks unpleasant.

Variations like "Kissho" and "Kisshoi" are also common.

I can't touch insects; they're kishoi.

Today's outfit is kishoi.

It refers to the "Keio Inokashira Line" connecting Shibuya station and Kichijoji station.

It is a word that combines "ino" from "Inokashira" and "head", which is the English translation of "head".

It's faster if you take the Ino-head!( Inokashira Line!)

If you're going there, the Ino-head (Inokashira Line) is convenient.

Often used after telling a joke to reveal, "Just kidding!".

It's a handy phrase to lighten the mood.

However, be careful when using it after telling a serious lie as it may come off as inappropriate.

A: Actually, that handsome actor is my relative.

B: Really!?

A: Uso-pyon!

Derived from the initials of "Maji" (really) and "Mukatsuku" (annoying), it represents extreme annoyance or anger.

Often used to express strong annoyance or anger.

Prefixing with "Chou" intensifies the emotion.

I get MM when told to study.

I found out my boyfriend cheated on me, Chou MM!

Used derogatorily about someone's appearance.

It seems to be used more often by women than men.

Variants like "Chouganbu"are also in use.

The word is derived from the Japanese words "Shira (白) = white" and "Keru (蹴る) = kick".

It is a Japanese verb that expresses a state in which the original atmosphere or tension is lowered due to some event or someone's words and deeds.

In English, it is similar to "to procrastinate" and "to lose interest."

It'd be a White Kick to run into my parents during a date.

That comment in this situation was a White Kick.

Originally, "Ukeru" meant to receive high acclaim, as in a performance receiving applause or cheers from an audience.

From there, it evolved to mean "funny" or "hilarious".

In the Kanto region, many people take this word as a compliment, but in the Kansai region (mainly Osaka), it seems that many people feel that they are being made fun of.

Therefore, it may be best to avoid using it in some areas.

Used when someone finds something personally funny or amusing.

Variants like "Chou Ukeru", "Maji Ukeru", and "Uke Sugiru" are used to express greater amusement.

Check out this picture, it's Ukeru!

The way my hair's sticking up is Maji Ukeru.