12 Questions
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
Lee
During which era was the gyaru subculture at its peak?
Heisei
What has been attributed to the decline of the gyaru subculture?
All of the above
Which term is gyaru a transliteration of?
English slang word
When was the term gyaru adopted to describe the gyaru fashion?
1970s
What is the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
Demographic shifts
Which company introduced the term 'gyaru' to Japan?
GALS
What is the meaning of the term 'gyaru'?
Japanese transliteration of 'gal'
When did the gyaru subculture reach its peak?
Heisei era
Which fashion subculture had a large influence on Japanese fashion and its economy?
Gyaru
What was the reason for the decline of the gyaru subculture?
All of the above
When did the term 'gyaru' start being used to describe the gyaru fashion?
1970s
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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