Inside Gen Z Japan: Trends, Slang, and Student Life with Kota

単語 (Vocabulary)

Z世代 (ぜっとせだい, Generation Z)
邦楽 (ほうがく, Japanese music)
洋楽 (ようがく, Western music)
マック (McDonald's)
エグい (えぐい, extreme/amazing)
ガンダ (がんだ, to dash/quickly go)
すきぴ (すきぴ, someone you like/crush)
推し (おし, someone you support/idol)
推し活 (おしかつ, activities to support your favorite)
尊い (とうとい, precious/noble)
ビジュがいい (good-looking)
死ぬ (しぬ, die; used to emphasize something is too much)

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

推(お)しがいますか？どこが好(す)きですか？
Do you have someone you support or "oshi"? What do you like about them?

最近(さいきん)聞(き)いている音楽(おんがく)は何(なんですか？どんなジャンルが好(す)きですか？
What music have you been listening to lately? What kind of genres do you like?

あなたの世代(せだい)のスラングはなんですか？
What are some slang words used by your generation?

学生(がくせい)時代(じだい)の一番(ばん)の思(おも)い出(で)は何(なんですか？特(とく)に楽(たの)しかったことは？
What is your best memory from your student days? What was especially fun?

あなたの国(くに)の大学生(だいがくせい)がよく行(い)く場所(ばしょ)はどこだと思(おも)いますか？
Where do you think university students in your country often go?

Japanese Rock Artists (邦ロック)

• Vaundy - A popular artist known for his unique style within the Japanese rock (邦ロック) scene. His music often features a relaxed and modern vibe.
• Macaroni Enpitsu (マカロニえんぴつ) - A well-known band in the Japanese rock genre, known for their catchy and mellow tunes.
• Hitsuji Bungaku (羊文学) - A band recognized for their calm and soothing sound, fitting perfectly within the current Japanese rock trends.

K-POP Groups

• LE SSERAFIM - A rising K-POP girl group known for their energetic performances and catchy songs.
• aespa - A popular K-POP girl group with a futuristic concept and strong global presence.
• TWICE - One of the most famous K-POP girl groups, often mentioned as a point of reference for newer groups.

Classic Japanese Band(His peresonal favorite!)

• THE JAYWALK - A Japanese band that gained popularity in the 1990s. Known for nostalgic hits that resonate with older generations.

Video Podcast and Japanese Transcripts (Furigana Included/Excluded)