OG

おーじー
noun
female alumna; female graduate
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1. female alumna; female graduate
A female former member of a school, club, or organization. From English 'old girl', a British term for female alumni.
Female alumni mentor the juniors.
Female alumni of the wind band came to the concert.
An alumni association meeting was held.

Etymology

Abbreviation of English 'old girl', a British term for female alumni. Used alongside OB in Japan.

Usage

Commonly used for:

  • School alumni (especially club activities)
  • Company former employees
  • Organization former members

Gender note

OG is specifically for females. The male equivalent is OB ('old boy').

Compounds

  • OB・OG(かい) - co-ed alumni association
  • OG訪問(ほうもん) - visiting female alumni (for job hunting)

Related words

  • OB - male alumnus

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