Gyaru-oh

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Japanese subcultures Bōsōzoku 暴走族 Cosplay コスプレ Decoration Elegant Gothic Aristocrat Ganguro Gothic Lolita Gyaru ギャル Gyaru-oh Harajuku Girl Hikikomori 引き篭り Kogal コギャル Yamanba ヤマンバ

Gyaru-o are a sub-group of modern Japanese youth culture. Gyaru-o is the male version of gyaru, the suffix oh being one way to pronounce the Chinese character for male.

Gyaru-o are characterised by deep tans, a certain dress-style often seen in magazines such as Men's Egg, and a liking for para-para dancing and cyber-trance music.

Gyaru-oh are often despised by members of the Japanese public because of their unusual appearance and also because they are associated with youth rebellion.

Gyaru-oh can often be seen practicing nanpa (approaching young women on the street) in main teen hangouts in Tokyo such as Shibuya or Shinjuku.

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• Store opens for guys seeking to wear gyaru fashions, Mainichi Daily News, September 28, 2006.