Hello, I’m Kodak.
You open a Japanese social media post and see:
Kyō no oshi, biju yosugi. Gachi de meroi. Muri. Tōtoi.
Does 無理 really mean “impossible”? And why is someone’s “visual” good?
That sentence means something like:
“My favorite looks incredible today. They’re seriously irresistible. I can’t handle it. They’re precious.”
Japanese youth slang includes casual words and new meanings used among younger speakers, fandoms, gamers, and social media users.
Some of the most useful expressions in 2026 are:
推し, エモい, ガチ, ワンチャン, ビジュ, メロい, やばい, えぐい, それな, 沼る, 横転, 顔ない, しごでき, and ○○界隈.
This guide explains more than forty expressions with natural English meanings, pronunciation, examples, nuance, and formality warnings.
Important Note About “Japanese Gen Z Slang 2026”
This is a practical 2026 edition of modern Japanese slang.
It is not a claim that every word was invented in 2026 or is used only by Gen Z.
Slang rarely begins and ends neatly within one calendar year. Some expressions on this page are new or recently expanded, while others have been used for years but remain important in current youth conversation.
The latest completed annual selection available at the time of this update is Sanseidō’s “New Words of 2025”. Its editors selected ビジュ as the top word and also discussed expressions such as しゃばい, 今これ, メタい, 推し活, and 強火. The 2024 selection had highlighted youth and online usages including 横転, メロい, しごでき, 顔ない, ○○界隈, and 沼る.
A useful current guide should include both fast-moving trends and established modern slang that still appears every day.
What Is Japanese Youth Slang?
Japanese youth slang is informal vocabulary associated with younger speakers, schools, social media, entertainment, fandoms, games, and close friendships.
It can be created by:
ビジュアル → ビジュ
ワンチャンス → ワンチャン
Giving an old word a new meaning
無理 = impossible → “I cannot emotionally handle this”
優勝 = win a championship → “This is the best”
Turning a noun or sound into an adjective
emotion/emotional → エモい
めろめろ → メロい
Creating compounds
推し + 活動 → 推し活
仕事 + できる → しごでき
Using dramatic physical images online
横転 = overturn → “I am so shocked that I metaphorically fell over”
Youth slang can be spoken face-to-face.
Internet slang may depend on typing, memes, platform culture, or online communities.
Words such as ガチ and ワンチャン are common in speech, while w, 草, 定期, and some meme expressions are especially online-oriented.
Japanese Youth Slang Quick List
推し活 (oshikatsu) — activities related to supporting your oshi
エモい (emoi) — emotionally evocative, nostalgic, or moving
ガチ (gachi) — serious, genuine, or for real
ワンチャン (wanchan) — maybe; there is a chance
ビジュ (biju) — visual appearance or overall look
メロい (meroi) — so attractive that you melt or become captivated
マジ (maji) — really; seriously; for real
やばい (yabai) — amazing, terrible, intense, or dangerous
えぐい (egui) — brutally intense, extreme, or shockingly impressive
しんどい (shindoi) — exhausting; emotionally overwhelming
無理 (muri) — impossible; “I can’t handle this”
それな (sore na) — exactly; so true
あり / なし (ari / nashi) — acceptable / not acceptable
沼る (numaru) — become deeply obsessed or hooked
尊い (tōtoi) — precious and emotionally overwhelming
しか勝たん (shika katan) — nothing beats…; …is the best
横転 (ōten) — be metaphorically knocked over by surprise
顔ない (kao nai) — feel shocked, embarrassed, or unable to face the situation
しごでき (shigodeki) — highly competent at work
○○界隈 (…kaiwai) — the community or sphere around a topic
メタい (metai) — self-aware or referring to the work’s own structure
しゃばい (shabai) — lame, unimpressive, boring, or stingy
今これ (ima kore) — “this is me right now”
草 / w (kusa / w) — lol; laughter
優勝 (yūshō) — the best; an unbeatable experience
Four Essential Modern Slang Words to Learn First
1. 推し (Oshi): The Person or Character You Support
推し is someone or something you especially like, recommend, and actively support. It can refer to an idol, VTuber, actor, athlete, anime character, group, team, or even a product.
Watashi no oshi wa kono kyarakutā desu.
This character is my oshi—the one I especially support.
Read the complete guide: Oshi Meaning in Japanese
2. エモい (Emoi): Deeply Emotional and Atmospheric
エモい describes something that stirs a deep, often mixed feeling. Depending on context, it can mean moving, nostalgic, bittersweet, sentimental, or atmospheric.
Yūgure no gakkō tte emoi.
A school at sunset feels so nostalgic and emotional.
Read the complete guide: Emoi Meaning in Japanese
3. ガチ (Gachi): Serious, Genuine, or For Real
ガチ emphasizes that something is genuine and serious—not fake, staged, joking, or half-hearted.
Kotoshi wa gachi de Nihongo o benkyō suru.
I’m going to study Japanese seriously this year.
Read the complete guide: Gachi Meaning and Gachi vs Maji
4. ワンチャン (Wanchan): Maybe There Is a Chance
ワンチャン expresses an uncertain but remaining possibility. It often means maybe, possibly, if we are lucky, or “we might just be able to.”
Isogeba wanchan maniau.
If we hurry, we might just make it.
Read the complete guide: Wanchan Meaning in Japanese Slang
Slang for Strong Reactions and Emphasis
マジ (Maji): Really? Seriously?
マジ is one of the most common casual intensifiers. It can express truth, sincerity, surprise, or emphasis.
Really? / Seriously?
マジでおいしい。
This is really delicious.
それはマジの話？
Is that a true story?
やばい (Yabai): Amazing, Terrible, or Intense
やばい originally emphasized danger or trouble, but modern casual usage can praise something amazing or express almost any strong reaction.
このケーキ、やばい！
Kono kēki, yabai!
This cake is incredible!
もう時間がない。やばい。
Mō jikan ga nai. Yabai.
We are out of time. This is bad.
おいしすぎてやばい is positive.
財布なくしてやばい is negative.
えぐい (Egui): Brutally or Shockingly Intense
えぐい can describe something harsh, excessive, merciless, visually shocking, or impressively extreme.
This problem is brutally difficult.
あの選手の記録、えぐすぎる。
That athlete’s record is ridiculously impressive.
値上げ幅がえぐい。
The size of the price increase is brutal.
しんどい (Shindoi): Exhausting or Emotionally Too Much
しんどい can mean physically tiring, mentally difficult, or emotionally overwhelming.
今週は仕事が多くてしんどい。
Konshū wa shigoto ga ōkute shindoi.
This week is exhausting because I have so much work.
この二人の関係、尊すぎてしんどい。
Kono futari no kankei, tōtosugite shindoi.
Their relationship is so precious that I can’t emotionally handle it.
無理 (Muri): “I Can’t Handle This”
The ordinary meaning is “impossible,” but reaction slang often means that the speaker is emotionally overwhelmed.
My oshi is too attractive—I can’t handle it.
その話は怖すぎて無理。
That story is too scary for me.
Slang for Agreement, Opinions, and Decisions
それな (Sore na): Exactly / So True
それな strongly agrees with what another person has just said.
A：この店、音楽がちょっとうるさいよね。
This restaurant’s music is a little loud, isn’t it?B：それな。
Exactly.
わかる (Wakaru): “I Know Exactly What You Mean”
The basic verb means “understand,” but as a reaction it expresses empathy and shared experience.
A：日曜日の夜って少し寂しい。
Sunday nights feel a little lonely.B：わかる。
I know exactly what you mean.
あり / なし (Ari / Nashi): Acceptable or Not
That works; acceptable; a valid option.
なし
No; unacceptable; not an option.
朝ごはんにラーメンってあり？
Asagohan ni rāmen tte ari?
Is ramen for breakfast acceptable?
いける (Ikeru): It Works / I Can Manage It
The verb literally means “can go,” but conversationally it can mean something is possible, acceptable, edible, manageable, or likely to succeed.
I can handle this level of spiciness.
このデザイン、意外といける。
This design works surprisingly well.
あと十分あればいける。
I can make it if I have ten more minutes.
Fandom and Oshikatsu Slang
推し活 (Oshikatsu): Supporting and Enjoying Your Oshi
推し活 includes watching content, attending events, buying merchandise, creating fan art, visiting related places, and celebrating an oshi.
週末は友達と推し活をした。
Shūmatsu wa tomodachi to oshikatsu o shita.
I did fan activities with my friend over the weekend.
最推し (Sai-oshi): Your Number-One Oshi
推しは何人かいるけど、最推しはユナです。
Oshi wa nannin ka iru kedo, sai-oshi wa Yuna desu.
I have several oshi, but Yuna is my number-one favorite.
箱推し (Hako-oshi): Supporting the Whole Group
箱推し means supporting an entire group, unit, team, cast, or agency rather than choosing one member.
強火 (Tsuyobi): A Very Passionate Fan
強火 literally means a strong flame. In fandom language, it describes intense, enthusiastic support.
Kanojo wa ano haiyū no tsuyobi fan desu.
She is an extremely passionate fan of that actor.
尊い (Tōtoi): Precious Beyond Words
The standard word means precious, noble, or sacred. In fandom slang, it expresses overwhelming admiration for a person, character, relationship, or moment.
二人が一緒に笑ってる。尊い。
Futari ga issho ni waratteru. Tōtoi.
They’re laughing together. This is precious.
～しか勝たん (…Shika Katan): Nothing Beats…
This playful phrase means that one person or thing is the best.
やっぱり推ししか勝たん。
Yappari oshi shika katan.
Nothing beats my oshi.
ガチ恋 (Gachikoi): Genuine Romantic Feelings for an Oshi
ガチ恋 combines ガチ and 恋. It means a genuinely romantic attachment, often toward an idol, VTuber, streamer, or public figure.
Appearance and Attraction Slang
ビジュ (Biju): Visual Appearance and Overall Look
ビジュ is short for ビジュアル. It often refers not only to facial features but to the complete visual impression, including hair, makeup, clothes, expression, styling, and atmosphere.
You look great today.
この写真、推しのビジュが最高。
My oshi looks incredible in this photo.
ビジュが刺さる。
The look really appeals to my personal taste.
Sanseidō selected ビジュ as its top new word for 2025, noting that the expression had expanded beyond idol fandom to describe many kinds of people, animals, food, and other visually appealing subjects.
メロい (Meroi): So Attractive That You Melt
メロい comes from めろめろ, describing someone who has lost their composure because they are captivated.
その笑顔、メロすぎる。
Sono egao, merosugiru.
That smile is unbearably charming.
メロい makes you melt because someone or something is overwhelmingly charming or attractive.
かわちい (Kawachii): Cute
かわちい is a playful altered pronunciation of かわいい. It sounds deliberately cute and internet-friendly.
その服、かわちい！
Sono fuku, kawachii!
That outfit is so cute!
Slang for Becoming Obsessed
沼る (Numaru): Fall Deeply into a Fandom or Interest
沼 literally means swamp. 沼る imagines being pulled so deeply into an interest that escaping becomes difficult.
Kono anime o mite, ikki ni numatta.
I watched this anime and immediately fell deep into the fandom.
友達をこのゲームの沼に落とした。
Tomodachi o kono gēmu no numa ni otoshita.
I pulled my friend into the rabbit hole of this game.
刺さる (Sasaru): Hit Personally and Deeply
The literal meaning is “pierce” or “stick into.” In modern speech, something 刺さる when it strongly appeals to your taste, values, or emotions.
この歌詞、今の自分に刺さる。
Kono kashi, ima no jibun ni sasaru.
These lyrics hit me deeply right now.
解釈一致 (Kaishaku Icchi): Exactly Matches My Interpretation
Fans use 解釈一致 when an official scene, performance, illustration, or another fan’s reading perfectly matches their understanding of a character.
Kono ishō, kyara no kaishaku icchi sugiru.
This outfit matches the character perfectly.
Work, School, and Social Group Slang
しごでき (Shigodeki): Highly Competent at Work
しごでき is shortened from 仕事ができる—someone who works efficiently, notices what is needed, and reliably gets things done.
会議の資料を先に作ってくれた。しごできすぎる。
Kaigi no shiryō o saki ni tsukutte kureta. Shigodeki sugiru.
They prepared the meeting materials in advance. They’re incredibly competent.
○○界隈 (…Kaiwai): The Community Around a Topic
界隈 traditionally means an area or neighborhood. Online, ○○界隈 means the people, community, culture, or discourse surrounding a topic.
美容界隈 — beauty-related communities
ゲーム界隈 — gaming circles
朝活界隈 — people interested in productive morning activities
コミュ強 / コミュ障 (Komyukyō / Komyushō)
someone with strong communication and social skills
コミュ障
someone who finds social communication difficult
コミュ障 is casual and can be self-deprecating, but using it to label another person may be insensitive.
陽キャ / 陰キャ (Yōkya / Inkya)
an outgoing, socially bright, popular type
陰キャ
an introverted, socially quiet, or “uncool” type
These labels simplify personalities and can become insulting. Learners should understand them before using them.
Online Reaction Slang
草 (Kusa) and w: Laughter
The letter w comes from 笑う (warau), “to laugh.” Many w’s resemble grass growing across the screen, producing the expression 草—grass—as “lol.”
www — hahaha / lots of laughter
草 — lol
草生える — that makes me laugh
大草原 — an enormous amount of laughter
横転 (Ōten): Metaphorically Fall Over
The literal word means a vehicle or object overturning. Online slang uses it for a reaction so surprising, ridiculous, or emotionally powerful that the speaker imagines falling over.
推しの新写真が強すぎて横転。
Oshi no shinshashin ga tsuyosugite ōten.
My oshi’s new photo is so powerful that I metaphorically fell over.
顔ない (Kao Nai): Shocked, Embarrassed, or Unable to Face It
顔ない expresses a vague mixture of shock, embarrassment, trouble, or loss of composure.
オンライン会議でずっとマイク入ってた。顔ない。
Onrain kaigi de zutto maiku haitteta. Kao nai.
My microphone was on during the whole online meeting. I can’t face anyone.
今これ (Ima Kore): “This Is Me Right Now”
Users attach 今これ to an image, meme, video, or situation that perfectly represents their current state.
This is literally me right now.
This is my current situation.
定期 (Teiki): “As Usual / This Again”
Online, 定期 can comment that a familiar event, opinion, joke, or problem has appeared yet again.
またログインできない、定期。
Mata roguin dekinai, teiki.
Can’t log in again—as usual.
Storytelling and Media Slang
メタい (Metai): Self-Aware or Meta
メタい describes a comment or scene that recognizes the structure of the story, medium, genre, or situation itself.
登場人物が視聴率の話をするの、メタいね。
Tōjō jinbutsu ga shichōritsu no hanashi o suru no, metai ne.
It’s meta that the character talks about the show’s ratings.
伏線回収 (Fukusen Kaishū): Pay Off Foreshadowing
This is not exclusively youth slang, but it is very common in modern anime, manga, drama, film, and game discussions.
最終話の伏線回収がすごかった。
Saishūwa no fukusen kaishū ga sugokatta.
The final episode’s payoff of the foreshadowing was amazing.
情緒 (Jōcho): My Emotions Cannot Keep Up
The standard noun refers to emotion or atmosphere. Online, people may use it alone when their emotional state is overwhelmed.
I can’t handle this sudden development. My emotions.
Words That Can Be Praise or Criticism
しゃばい (Shabai): Lame, Weak, or Unimpressive
しゃばい is an older slang word that regained attention in the mid-2020s. Depending on context, it can mean dull, lame, unimpressive, stingy, or lacking spirit.
そこで帰るのはちょっとしゃばくない？
Soko de kaeru no wa chotto shabakunai?
Isn’t leaving at that point a little lame?
Because the nuance varies and may sound rough, beginners should primarily learn it for comprehension.
優勝 (Yūshō): The Best
The literal meaning is winning a championship. As slang, it praises a perfect combination or an extremely satisfying experience.
Onsen no ato ni aisu. Yūshō.
Ice cream after a hot spring—absolutely unbeatable.
神 (Kami): God-Tier
神 can work as a prefix or reaction meaning divine, perfect, or exceptionally good.
神回 — an outstanding episode
神対応 — exceptionally considerate service or response
神引き — an unbelievably lucky pull
Shortened and Compressed Japanese Slang
ビジュアル → visual appearance
ワンチャン
ワンチャンス → maybe / there is a chance
しごでき
仕事ができる → competent at work
コミュ力
コミュニケーション能力 → communication skills
ガチ恋
ガチの恋 → genuine romantic feelings
推し活
推しのための活動 → fan-support activities
A shortened form may seem obvious after it becomes popular, but an unfamiliar personal abbreviation can be impossible to understand.
How Slang Changes Ordinary Japanese Grammar
Nouns Used Like Adverbs
study seriously
ワンチャン行ける
might be able to go
マジで疲れた
be really tired
New I-Adjectives
emoi → was emoi → extremely emoi
メロい → メロかった → メロすぎる
captivating → was captivating → unbearably captivating
メタい → メタかった
meta → was meta
Fragments Instead of Complete Sentences
I can’t handle this.
尊い。
This is precious.
優勝。
This is the best.
顔ない。
I’m too embarrassed/shocked.
横転。
I metaphorically fell over.
Japanese conversation already omits information understood from context. Social media slang pushes this tendency even further.
A Natural Conversation Using Modern Japanese Slang
Kinō no raibu mita?
Did you see yesterday’s concert?
B：見た！ 推しのビジュ、ガチで良かった。
Mita! Oshi no biju, gachi de yokatta.
I did! My oshi looked seriously good.
A：それな。最後の曲もエモすぎた。
Sore na. Saigo no kyoku mo emosugita.
Exactly. The final song was way too emotional too.
B：昔の映像が流れたところで無理だった。
Mukashi no eizō ga nagareta tokoro de muri datta.
I couldn’t handle the part where they showed the old footage.
A：わかる。あれは尊い。
Wakaru. Are wa tōtoi.
I know. That was precious.
B：次のライブ、チケットなくてもワンチャン行けるかな。
Tsugi no raibu, chiketto nakute mo wanchan ikeru kana.
Do you think there’s any chance we could go to the next concert without tickets yet?
A：キャンセル分が出ればありそう。
Kyanseru-bun ga dereba arisō.
Maybe, if cancellation tickets become available.
Words such as 推し, ガチ, マジ, やばい, and ワンチャン are no longer limited to teenagers. The speaker’s personality and community matter as much as age.
When Should You Use Japanese Youth Slang?
・with friends
・in casual messages
・on social media
・in gaming communities
・in fandom conversations
・when reacting to entertainment
Use carefully:
・with teachers or older acquaintances
・with coworkers you do not know well
・when discussing serious personal problems
・when slang could label or insult someone
Usually avoid:
・job interviews
・formal presentations
・academic writing
・official reports
・customer complaints
・legal or medical communication
ガチです is politer than ガチだ, but it is not formal Japanese.
本当です or 本気です is safer when formality matters.
Polite and Standard Alternatives
⇒ 本気で / 真剣に / 本当に
ワンチャン
⇒ 可能性がある / かもしれない / うまくいけば
エモい
⇒ 感動的 / 印象的 / 郷愁を誘う / 情緒がある
マジで？
⇒ 本当ですか？
しごでき
⇒ 仕事ができる / 有能な
やばい
⇒ すばらしい / 深刻だ / 危険だ
Choose the exact meaning required by the situation.
Common Mistakes Japanese Learners Make
Mistake 1: Believing Every Slang Word Has One English Translation
やばい, 無理, ガチ, and ワンチャン change meaning with context.
Mistake 2: Copying Anime Without Checking Real-Life Tone
Anime may exaggerate age, gender, aggression, and emotional intensity. A phrase can be understandable but unnatural for your personality or relationship.
Mistake 3: Assuming All Young Japanese People Use Every Word
Usage varies by region, platform, hobby, friend group, and individual. Some speakers actively avoid trendy vocabulary.
Mistake 4: Using Slang About Serious Harm
Words such as エモい, 横転, or 草 can sound insensitive when discussing real tragedy, illness, death, discrimination, or trauma.
Mistake 5: Calling Other People 陰キャ or コミュ障
These labels may be used jokingly about oneself, but assigning them to someone else can be insulting.
Mistake 6: Assuming “2026 Slang” Means the Word Was Invented in 2026
Annual slang guides record what is useful or prominent during the year. Many words become widely known long after their first appearance.
Mistake 7: Overusing Slang to Sound Native
Using it naturally requires matching the person, setting, platform, and emotional tone. One well-placed slang word sounds better than five trendy words forced into every sentence.
Mini Practice: What Does Each Sentence Mean?
This photo is emotionally evocative or nostalgic.
2. それな。
Exactly / So true.
3. 今からならワンチャン間に合う。
If we leave now, we might just make it.
4. 推しのビジュが良すぎて無理。
My oshi looks so good that I can’t emotionally handle it.
5. 彼はガチ勢です。
He is a hardcore, highly committed participant.
6. このゲーム、完全に沼った。
I became completely obsessed with this game.
7. 温泉のあとに牛乳。優勝。
Milk after a hot spring—absolutely unbeatable.
8. 質問に答えられなくて顔ない。
I’m embarrassed because I couldn’t answer the question.
9. この展開は解釈一致。
This development perfectly matches my interpretation.
10. あの人、しごできすぎる。
That person is incredibly competent at work.
FAQ About Japanese Youth Slang
What is the most common Japanese youth slang?
Very common modern expressions include マジ, やばい, ガチ, それな, 無理, ワンチャン, and 推し. Usage varies by community and age.
What Japanese Gen Z slang should beginners learn first?
Start with 推し, エモい, ガチ, ワンチャン, マジ, やばい, それな, and 無理. They appear frequently and represent several important slang patterns.
Is Japanese youth slang used only by teenagers?
No. Many expressions spread to adults through social media, fandoms, entertainment, games, and workplaces. Some words remain strongly associated with younger speakers, while others become general casual language.
Is Japanese internet slang the same as youth slang?
No, but they overlap. Youth slang can be spoken offline, while internet slang may depend on writing, memes, platform conventions, or online communities.
What does oshi mean?
推し is a person, character, group, or thing that someone especially likes and actively supports or recommends.
What does emoi mean?
エモい describes something emotionally moving, nostalgic, bittersweet, sentimental, or atmospheric.
What does gachi mean?
ガチ means serious, genuine, real, earnest, or all-out. It emphasizes that something is not fake, staged, joking, or half-hearted.
What does wanchan mean?
ワンチャン means maybe, possibly, or “there is a chance.” It often imagines an uncertain but remaining opportunity.
What does biju mean?
ビジュ is short for ビジュアル and refers to someone or something’s overall visual appearance, styling, and impression.
What is the difference between emoi and meroi?
エモい describes emotional impact, nostalgia, or atmosphere. メロい describes overwhelming charm or attractiveness that makes someone feel “melted.”
What does sore na mean?
それな means “exactly,” “so true,” or “that’s what I’m saying.” It strongly agrees with another person.
Is Japanese slang rude?
Not automatically. Some slang is friendly and playful, while other terms can be blunt, insulting, or inappropriate in formal settings. Context and relationship are essential.
Can I use Japanese slang at work?
Some common casual words may appear among friendly coworkers, but formal meetings, reports, customer communication, and interviews require standard vocabulary.
How often should a Japanese slang guide be updated?
A current slang hub should be reviewed at least once a year. Fast-moving meme vocabulary may need more frequent checks, while established words can remain useful for many years.
Annual Update Checklist for This 2026 Slang Guide
① Check the latest completed dictionary and new-word selections.
② Add expressions that have spread beyond one short-lived meme.
③ Mark words whose meanings have broadened or changed.
④ Remove or label expressions that now sound dated.
⑤ Update examples from current conversation, fandom, and platform usage.
⑥ Check whether formerly young-person slang has become general casual Japanese.
⑦ Add links only after detailed individual articles are publicly available.
Summary: Japanese Youth Slang in 2026
A 2026 guide includes useful current vocabulary, not only words created during 2026.
● Four essential words
推し = the person or character you support
エモい = emotionally evocative
ガチ = serious or genuine
ワンチャン = maybe; there is a chance
● Common reaction words
マジ, やばい, えぐい, しんどい, 無理, それな
● Fandom vocabulary
推し活, 最推し, 箱推し, 強火, 尊い, しか勝たん, ガチ恋
● Recent and expanding words
ビジュ, メロい, 横転, 顔ない, しごでき, ○○界隈, 沼る, メタい, 今これ, しゃばい
● Most important usage rule
Match the word to the speaker, relationship, community, and level of formality.
Start with 推し, エモい, ガチ, ワンチャン, マジ, やばい, and それな.
Once you understand their core images and situations, modern Japanese conversations become much easier to follow.
References
- Sanseidō: New Words of 2025 — official selection including ビジュ, しゃばい, and other recent vocabulary.
- Sanseidō: Full Commentary on the New Words of 2025 — discussion of how words spread and how ビジュ expanded in meaning and usage.
- Sanseidō: New Words of 2024 — official selection and candidates including 横転, メロい, 顔ない, しごでき, ○○界隈, and 沼る.
- Kotobank: 推し — dictionary definition and development from 推しメン.
- Kotobank: エモい — definition of the emotion-related modern adjective.
- Kotobank: ガチ — definition and derivation from ガチンコ.
- TKG Japanese–English Learner’s Dictionary: ワンチャン — learner-oriented explanation of modern possibility usage.