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Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
- GALS
- Wrangler
- Cool Japan
- Lee (correct)
During which era was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
During which era was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
- Showa
- Heisei (correct)
- Meiji
- Taisho
What has been attributed to the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What has been attributed to the decline of the gyaru subculture?
- Financial instability
- Changes in magazine industry
- Shifts in target demographic
- All of the above (correct)
Which term is gyaru a transliteration of?
Which term is gyaru a transliteration of?
When was the term gyaru adopted to describe the gyaru fashion?
When was the term gyaru adopted to describe the gyaru fashion?
What is the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What is the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
What is the meaning of the term 'gyaru'?
What is the meaning of the term 'gyaru'?
When did the gyaru subculture reach its peak?
When did the gyaru subculture reach its peak?
Which fashion subculture had a large influence on Japanese fashion and its economy?
Which fashion subculture had a large influence on Japanese fashion and its economy?
What was the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What was the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
When did the term 'gyaru' start being used to describe the gyaru fashion?
When did the term 'gyaru' start being used to describe the gyaru fashion?
Flashcards
What does 'gyaru' mean?
What does 'gyaru' mean?
'Gyaru' is a Japanese term that originated from the English slang word 'gal'. It describes a specific style of fashion and subculture in Japan.
Who introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
Who introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
The term 'gyaru' was introduced to Japan by the GALS company, which specialized in fashion and youth culture.
When did the gyaru fashion start being used?
When did the gyaru fashion start being used?
The term 'gyaru' began being used to describe the fashion style in the 1970s, marking the emergence of the gyaru subculture.
When was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
When was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
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What caused the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What caused the decline of the gyaru subculture?
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How did the gyaru subculture influence Japan?
How did the gyaru subculture influence Japan?
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What is a key factor in the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What is a key factor in the decline of the gyaru subculture?
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Why did the popularity of gyaru fashion decrease?
Why did the popularity of gyaru fashion decrease?
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How did changing fashion trends impact the gyaru subculture?
How did changing fashion trends impact the gyaru subculture?
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How did the rise of social media affect the gyaru subculture?
How did the rise of social media affect the gyaru subculture?
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What was a key factor in the gyaru subculture's decline?
What was a key factor in the gyaru subculture's decline?
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What was the impact of the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What was the impact of the decline of the gyaru subculture?
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Study Notes
The Gyaru Subculture
- The term 'gyaru' was introduced to Japan by Bounty, a Japanese fashion magazine.
- The gyaru subculture reached its peak during the 1990s and early 2000s.
- The decline of the gyaru subculture has been attributed to the rise of Kawaii (cute) culture and the shift towards more modest fashion.
- 'Gyaru' is a transliteration of the English word 'gal'.
- The term 'gyaru' was adopted to describe the gyaru fashion in the late 1990s.
- The reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture is the rise of Kawaii culture and the shift towards more modest fashion.
- The gyaru subculture had a significant influence on Japanese fashion and economy.
- The term 'gyaru' refers to a young woman who is fashionable and trendy.
- The gyaru subculture reached its peak in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly among young women in urban areas.
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