11 definitions by Kurumi Nanase

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."

by Kurumi Nanase May 23, 2023

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."

by Kurumi Nanase May 24, 2023

Yami Kawaii

Yami Kawaii (病みかわいい) is a Japanese aesthetic that was originally born as opposite to the pastel Yume Kawaii aesthetic. The Japanese word "yami" can mean both "dark" or "sick", and refers to its use of dark colors and motifs related to sickness.

"There are many yami kawaii magical girl stories nowadays."

by Kurumi Nanase November 14, 2020

Mental Healther

A person who is active in the field of mental health or participating in mental health activism.

"Susan has been known as mental healther in our community for years."

by Kurumi Nanase March 9, 2021

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."

by Kurumi Nanase May 23, 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."

by Kurumi Nanase July 15, 2022

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."

by Kurumi Nanase February 7, 2023