OG
おーじー
noun
female alumna; female graduate
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.
OGが後輩を指導する。
Female alumni mentor the juniors.
吹奏楽部のOGが演奏会に来た。
Female alumni of the wind band came to the concert.
OB・OG会が開催された。
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).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- OB・OG会 - co-ed alumni association
- OG訪問 - visiting female alumni (for job hunting)
RELATED:
- OB - male alumnus
Related Words
Related:
OB (male equivalent)