陽(よう)キャ

ようきゃ
noun
extrovert, outgoing person (slang)
1. extrovert, outgoing person
Slang term for a person with an outgoing, sociable, and cheerful personality. Abbreviation of 陽気(ようき)なキャラクター (cheerful character).
あの人(ひと)は典型的(てんけいてき)な陽(よう)キャだ。
That person is a typical extrovert.
陽(よう)キャは初対面(しょたいめん)でもすぐ仲良(なかよ)くなれる。
Extroverts can quickly become friends even with people they've just met.
陽(よう)キャに憧(あこが)れるけど、自分(じぶん)には無理(むり)だ。
I admire extroverts, but it's impossible for me.

ETYMOLOGY: Abbreviation of 陽気(ようき)なキャラクター (陽気(ようき) "cheerful" + キャラクター "character"). The term emerged in Japanese internet culture in the 2010s alongside its opposite, 陰(いん)キャ.

REGISTER: Casual/Slang
Primarily used among young people in casual conversation and online. Generally carries positive connotations. Avoid in formal settings.

USAGE NOTES:

  • Often describes naturally sociable, outgoing people
  • Implies someone who is comfortable in groups and social situations
  • The opposite term is 陰(いん)キャ (introvert)
  • Sometimes written as ヨウキャ in katakana

CONTRAST:

  • 陽(よう)キャ: slang for extrovert, casual/youth language
  • 外向的(がいこうてき): extroverted (formal, neutral)
  • 社交的(しゃこうてき): sociable (formal, describes behavior)
  • 陽気(ようき): cheerful (the base word, formal)

TYPICAL TRAITS ASSOCIATED:

  • コミュ力(こみゅりょく)が高(たか)い (good communication skills)
  • 友達(ともだち)が多(おお)い (has many friends)
  • 明(あか)るい性格(せいかく) (bright personality)

Related Words

Antonym: 陰(いん)キャ (introvert)
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Added 2026.1.17 23:40 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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