gg
In Japanese, gg is an abbreviation for the English phrase "good game," used by players to show sportsmanship at the end of a match.
Did you know?
- While gg is common, Japanese players also use the term otsukare to acknowledge the hard work put into a match, regardless of the result.
- In Japanese net slang, if a player is performing exceptionally well, people might type gg to mean 'great game', but if they are playing poorly, it can be used sarcastically to mock the player's lack of skill.
- In some competitive Japanese circles, saying gg before a match is actually finished is seen as a 'toxic' act of arrogance, known as 'early gg'.
Examples in context
- 良い試合でした。お疲れ様でした！It was a good match. Thank you for your hard work!
- 素晴らしい勝負でした。ありがとうございました！It was an amazing match. Thank you very much!
- お疲れ！面白かったよ！Good job! It was fun!
- 対戦ありがとうございました。gg！taisen arigatou gozaimashita. gg!Thanks for the match. gg!
- いい試合だったね、gg。ii shiai datta ne, gg.That was a good game, gg.
- 負けちゃったけど、gg！makechatta kedo, gg!I lost, but gg!
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing an online competitive game.
- 美咲 Misaki強かった！gg！tsuyokatta! gg!You were strong! gg!
- 健太 Kenta美咲も強かったよ。gg。Misaki mo tsuyokatta yo. gg.You were strong too, Misaki. gg.
- 美咲 Misaki次はもっと練習するね。tsugi wa motto renshuu suru ne.I'll practice more next time.
- 健太 Kenta了解、また遊ぼう！ryoukai, mata asobou!Got it, let's play again!
