ONF's E-TION and Mizuguchi Yuto teach Japanese MZ generation slang

ONF members E-TION and Mizuguchi Yuto recently introduced the latest slang used by the Japanese MZ generation.

In the "What are you doing? ON!" EP.19 video released on the "ONF" YouTube channel on the 15th, E-TION and Mizuguchi Yuto hosted a special segment designed to teach practical Japanese used by Japan's MZ generation. In the video, the duo covered various expressions currently trending among the youth in Japan.

From 'Yabai' to 'Egui': How the Japanese MZ Generation Uses Exclamations

During the video, the members highlighted 'Yabai' as a frequent exclamation used by the Japanese MZ generation. While it originally carries negative connotations such as 'dangerous' or 'it's bad,' it was explained that it is also used as an exclamation meaning 'awesome' or 'crazy' depending on the context. To add emphasis, the members also mentioned repeating the term, such as 'Yaba, yaba, yaba.'

Additionally, the expression 'Egui' was introduced. Though it leans toward the meaning of 'gross' or 'disgusting,' it can also be used to mean 'amazing' or 'insane' depending on the situation. The members even demonstrated how to express surprise by combining 'E?' with 'Egui.'

'Majide' and 'Kusa': The Origins and Usage of Slang

'Majide,' which means 'really,' was also featured as a key expression. The video provided practical examples of its usage in sentences, such as 'Majide atsui' (really hot) and 'Majide kawaii' (really cute). The members also demonstrated how to chain multiple words together by combining them with the previously learned 'Yabai' and 'Egui.'

The term 'Kusa,' which is rooted in Japanese online culture, was also discussed. It was explained that because the letter 'W' (signifying laughter in Japan) resembles the shape of grass, it became a slang term represented by the kanji for 'grass' (草). It was noted that the term is used in a similar context to the Korean 'kkk.'

The video also captured various other expressions commonly used in Japan, such as 'Uso,' meaning a lie, and 'Osu,' a casual greeting.