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ネオギャル； ネオ・ギャル
1. [n]
▶ neo-gyaru
▶ [expl] young woman who follows a gaudy foreign-style fashion
Cross references:
  ⇒ see: 1043110 ギャル 1. gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing



History:
2. A 2023-05-23 23:35:48  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
  Comments: 
Seems to be the person, not just the style.
1. A* 2023-05-23 04:52:39  Opencooper
  Refs: 
* chiezō: https://kotobank.jp/word/ネオギャル-1712488

* https://kotaku.com/japans-next-big-trend-could-be-neo-gals-1586450677
* https://www.japannakama.co.uk/neo-gal/
* https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Gyaru#Neo-Gyaru
  Comments: 
Another way to gloss it might have been "…fashion style mixing foreign and Harajuku trends". Seems to be exemplified by things like bright lipstick and neon-colored hair.

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