In order to keep the original definition intact, another term has arisen to describe
girls who exhibit yandere traits but do not fit the true definition of what a yanderekko entails. This term, known as yangire (ヤンギレ), refers to characters who
snap suddenly out of jealousy, irritation or something similar. Yangire is a combination of the two words yanderu (病んでる), meaning to be
sick, and kire or gire (切れ), meaning to cut, slice, or "to
snap". This behavior is different from that of a yandere character in regard to the motivation that sparked the change in the character. The yanderekko is motivated through her
love for the male protagonist, while a yangire character is motivated through other characters and will not be connected with emotions of
love or attraction.