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Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
During which era was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
During which era was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
What has been attributed to the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What has been attributed to the decline of the gyaru subculture?
Which term is gyaru a transliteration of?
Which term is gyaru a transliteration of?
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When was the term gyaru adopted to describe the gyaru fashion?
When was the term gyaru adopted to describe the gyaru fashion?
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What is the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What is the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
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Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
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What is the meaning of the term 'gyaru'?
What is the meaning of the term 'gyaru'?
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When did the gyaru subculture reach its peak?
When did the gyaru subculture reach its peak?
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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?
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What was the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
What was the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
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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?
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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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Test your knowledge of the vibrant Gyaru fashion subculture with this quiz! Learn about the origins, influences, and iconic styles of this Japanese fashion trend.
