Re: (OT) Japanese word
to | tenchi@ml.usagi.org
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from | Alan Zabaro <azabaro@ix.netcom.com>
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subject | Re: (OT) Japanese word
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date | Wed, 05 Mar 2003 11:23:29 -0800
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Ranma3434@aol.com wrote:
> Hi, I seem to remeber a while back a word in the Japanese language used to
> describe the next generation(teens) that when translated means something
akin
> to calling them a new species. Does anyone know just what that word is? If
> not then what's the word for youth and/or rebelious youth?
I'd heard of the term "shinjinrui" (new humans), though I don't know if
that's what you're talking about...the description I found is:
Shinjinrui (new humans)
Young people whose bold, unfettered behavior and ideas took by surprise
the elder generations. Pairs with kyjinrui (old humans). [1985/86]
(from http://www.jandodd.com/japan/glossary3.htm#s ). According to the
entry, the word first became popular (at least in the media) around 1985
or 1986.
Alan Zabaro
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