Jay E.'s definitions

GANGURO

A fashion that consists of white eyelashes, white eyeshadow, white lipstick, glitter, bleached hair, and a dark tan. Vinyl or bright clothing is often worn in ganguro.

"You remember Mariko from junior year? Well, she went ganguro."

by Jay E. October 6, 2003

Eurobeat

A style of music originating from either Italy or Germany, popular in Japan and marking its ground in the US. It consists of catchy, frenzied, overproduced beats and rhythmic dance voices. Eurobeat often mentions Japan, cars, love, dancing all night long, known in the Eurobeat world as "keywords." Eurobeat singers usually perform under many different names.

by Jay E. October 6, 2003

JN

A Japanese national. Often used by foreigners living in Japan, usually military, to refer to Japanese co-workers or friends. Not considered offensive.

"Dude, did those JNs come over to drop off the car?"

by Jay E. October 6, 2003

Loop

The JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo. Named such because it runs in a circular loop around the city. Also known as the "Y" or the "Avocado."

"How do you get to Tokyo Tower?" "Take the Loop and get off at Hamamatsu station."

by Jay E. October 6, 2003

big k

The Keihin Kyuko (Keikyu) Line in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. A must for Kanagawa residents who have to commute to Tokyo by train.

"What's quicker to get to Shinagawa? the Big K or the Keihin Tohoku?"

by Jay E. October 6, 2003

Ronin

Japanese slang for a college dropout or somebody who failed the college entrance exam.

by Jay E. October 6, 2003

Pride

A Japanese mixed martial arts promotion featuring the world's top fighters like Wanderlei Silva, Minotauro, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Don Frye. A helluva lot better than UFC.

Pride rules. UFC blows.

by Jay E. December 15, 2003