ギガチャド
gigachado
The English slang term "gigachad" is translated into Japanese as ギガチャド (gigachado).
ギガチャド is an internet slang term used to describe a man perceived as the ideal version of masculinity. While it can be used to describe such an individual, it is often used ironically.
How do you pronounce it?
gigachado
Did you know?
- While ギガチャド describes a hyper-masculine ideal, Japanese internet culture often uses it alongside 草 ('kusa'), which means 'grass' and signals laughter, to emphasize the irony of the image.
- In Japanese internet subcultures, the phrase is often paired with 'Giga' (ギガ), which in modern slang can also refer to the massive amount of data used on a mobile phone.
- Unlike the English 'gigachad' which is often a standalone noun, Japanese users often add the suffix 系 ('kei') to create ギガチャド系, categorizing the person as a specific 'type' of internet archetype.
Examples in context
- 彼は完全なギガチャドだよ！He is a total Gigachad!
- 彼はまさにギガチャドだ。Kare wa masa ni gigachado da.He is truly a gigachad.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are looking at a photo of a muscular man on social media.
- 蓮 Ren見て、この人めちゃくちゃギガチャドじゃない？Mite, kono hito mechakucha gigachado janai?Look, isn't this guy a total gigachad?
- 美咲 Misaki確かにすごいけど、やりすぎな感じがするね。Tashikani sugoi kedo, yarisugi na kanji ga suru ne.He's certainly impressive, but it feels a bit much.
- 蓮 Renそこがいいんだよ。究極の男らしさだよ。Soko ga ii nda yo. Kyuukyoku no otokorashisa da yo.That's the point. It's the ultimate masculinity.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮は本当にネット用語が好きだね。Ren wa hontou ni netto yougo ga suki da ne.Ren, you really love internet slang.
