What is Gyaru?
{{no sources|date=February 2024}} [[File:Japan08.07 Shibuya Mybestfriends.jpg|thumb|Two Gyaru girls]] '''''Gyaru''''' (from the [[English language|English]] word “{{lang|en|[[wikt:gal#Etymology 2|gal]]}}”) is a [[Japan]]ese [[subculture]] and [[Fashion|fashion style]] characterized by an over-the-top [[Western civilization|westernized]] [[feminine]] look with party-like behavior. It is defined by showy clothing, heavy skin tanning, bleached or dyed hair, and lots of makeup. ''Gyaru'' culture and style came about as they wanted to go against traditional Japanese cultural and beauty standards. There are multiple substyles of the ''Gyaru'' style, such as the ''Hime Gyaru'', which often wear dresses and skirts with soft pinks, whites, reds, yellows, etc. They are usually seen with bows and frills on their clothes. ''Gyaru'' are sometimes influenced by western female celebrities like [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Nicki Minaj]]. ==See also== *[[Bullying]] *[[Cosplay restaurant]] *''[[Ecchi]]'' *[[Feminism]] *[[Gravure Idols]] *[[Materialism]] *''[[Panchira]]'' *''[[Telekura]]'' *[[Uniform fetishism]] *''[[Zettai ryōiki]]'' [[Category:Japanese words and phrases]] [[Category:Fashion]] [[Category:Subculture]]