陰キャ
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introvert, nerd, shy person
/iɴkʲa/
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A quiet, shy person who prefers staying indoors and is often seen as a nerd, used informally to label introverted social types.
Examples
新入社員は陰キャでも、チームに溶け込む努力が必要だ。
Even an introvert new employee needs to make an effort to blend into the team.
彼はいつも陰キャで、週末は家にこもってゲームをしている。
He is always introvert, spending weekends at home playing games.
彼女は陰キャな性格で、人前で話すのが苦手だ。
She has an introvert personality and finds speaking in front of people difficult.
週末は陰キャの友達とアニメを見て過ごすのが好きだ。
I like spending weekends watching anime with introvert friends.
会社の飲み会で陰キャが話さずに黙っていると、みんなが気まずくなる。
When an introvert stays silent at a company drinking party, everyone feels awkward.
Similar words
引きこもり
本好き
静かな人
読書家
内向的な人
オタク
インドア派
内向き
Meanings
Examples
彼はいつも陰キャで、週末は家にこもってゲームをしている。
He is always introvert, spending weekends at home playing games.
クラスの中で陰キャが多いと、静かな雰囲気になる。
When there are many introverts in the class, the atmosphere becomes quiet.
彼女は陰キャな性格で、人前で話すのが苦手だ。
She has an introvert personality and finds speaking in front of people difficult.
新入社員は陰キャでも、チームに溶け込む努力が必要だ。
Even an introvert new employee needs to make an effort to blend into the team.
週末は陰キャの友達とアニメを見て過ごすのが好きだ。
I like spending weekends watching anime with introvert friends.
彼は陰キャだから、パーティーに行くのを避ける。
Because he is an introvert, he avoids going to parties.
会社の飲み会で陰キャが話さずに黙っていると、みんなが気まずくなる。
When an introvert stays silent at a company drinking party, everyone feels awkward.
Similar words
インドア派
オタク
引きこもり
内向的な人
静かな人
本好き
読書家
内向き
Etymology
From Japanese slang, a contraction of 陰キャラ, itself from 陰 (shadow) and キャラ (character), meaning a shadowy character.
FAQ
It is a slang term for an introverted, shy, or nerdy person.
It is informal slang and can sound mildly teasing, so it is best used in casual settings.
How is 陰キャ different from 陽キャ?
陰キャ describes introverted types, while 陽キャ refers to extroverted, outgoing people.
Can 陰キャ be used for both men and women?
Yes, it can describe any gender.
What is the origin of 陰キャ?
It comes from 陰キャラ, a contraction of 陰 (shadow) and キャラ (character), used in Japanese youth slang.
They overlap; both refer to nerdy interests, but 陰キャ focuses on introversion, while オタク emphasizes hobby obsession.
How do you say 陰キャ in English?
It is usually translated as “introvert” or “nerd”.
Can 陰キャ be used as an adjective?
Yes, you can say 陰キャな人 or 陰キャな性格.
Is it appropriate to call someone 陰キャ?
It can be taken as teasing; consider the relationship and context before using it.
Are there any common mistakes when using 陰キャ?
A frequent error is mixing it up with 陽キャ or using it for someone who is merely quiet but not socially awkward.
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