ギャルゲーム

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Japanese[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from gal +‎ game. Equivalent to ギャル (gyaru) +‎ ゲーム (gēmu).

Now uncommon, largely superseded by the shortened version ギャルゲー (gyarugē).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ɡʲa̠ɾɯ̟ᵝɡe̞ːmɯ̟ᵝ]

Noun[edit]

ギャルゲーム (gyaru gēmu

  1. galge (game centered around interactions with attractive anime-style girls)

Descendants[edit]

  • Chinese: galgame, gal