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ギャルゲーム

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Now uncommon, largely superseded by the shortened version ギャルゲー (gyarugē).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

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  • IPA(key): [ɡʲa̠ɾɯ̟ɡe̞ːmɯ̟]

Noun

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ギャルゲーム (gyaru gēmu

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

Descendants

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  • Chinese: galgame, gal