Definitions by Kurumi Nanase

Y3K 

Y3K is a derivate of the Y2K fashion revival and used as a general term for the futuristic looks that were popular back in the day. The term means "3000s" and refers to how the outfits look like if they came straight out of the distant future.

"Y3K has become a popular buzzword on social media by Gen Z."

Y3K by Kurumi Nanase May 23, 2023

Bangya 

Bangya (バンギャ) is a Japanese slang term that is used as label by the hardcore fans of visual kei bands. They are considered groupies who devote their whole life and income to the success of their favorite bands. The term is often used in a negative sense in the media referring to "crazy" women who are obsessed with bandmen to the degree of stalking and murder attempts.

"I really like visual kei, but some of those bangya are really scary so I avoid concerts."

Bangya by Kurumi Nanase May 23, 2023

Fatspo 

A term used by the pro-ana community, referring to pictures of people who aren't skinny as negative inspiration for losing weight, promoting fatphobia.

"Here some fatspo that will make you rather be dead than gaining weight."

Fatspo by Kurumi Nanase May 23, 2023

Sabukaru

Sabukaru (サブカル) is a Japanese slang term that is commonly used in the sense of "alternative fashion" nowadays. Initially, the meaning was more along the lines of "hipster" with the term being used as a label for those who only follow obscure trends and avoid everything mainstream.

"Have you noticed the wierd tracksuit trend that has been popular lately?"
"Ah yeah, it used to be a Sabukaru thing, but now that it's popular they no longer wear those."

Sabukaru by Kurumi Nanase May 23, 2023

Ryousangata 

Ryousangata (量産型), meaning "mass-production type", is a Japanese slang term used in a derogatory manner to label someone as "basic bitch". As a result of constantly adopting popular fashion trends, girls who lack individuality will always dress in a similar manner to the degree that they look like if they were mass-produced in a factory.

"Although she lacks individuality, that Ryousangata girl will always look stylish because she keeps a track on current trends."

Ryousangata by Kurumi Nanase February 6, 2023

Jirai Kei 

Jirai Kei (地雷系), meaning "landmine-type", is a Japanese slang term used in a derogatory manner to label someone as "ticking time bomb". Just like with a real landmine, they are not recognisable as such until making a wrong step that's triggering an explosion.

Below, the main characteristics of a landmine-type:
- emotional instability
- attention seeker
- easily triggered
- manipulative
- obsessive

Since 2020, the term has also become the name of a stereotype and character trope along the lines of "yandere", which attributes the previously mentioned traits to girls who wear dark alternative fashion styles.

"There are many girls who might look Jirai Kei at first glance, but in truth that's just stereotyping them as a real landmine isn't visible."

Jirai Kei by Kurumi Nanase February 5, 2023

Comship 

Short for "complicated" or "complex" shipping, used as label for those who have complicated feelings on the topic of shipcourse.

"Shipping discourse is getting out of hand at this point, people are fighting each other over minor things now."
"Oh, so you are comship."

Comship by Kurumi Nanase July 15, 2022