JK

Etymology

Abbreviation of 女子高生(じょしこうせい) (female high school student). J = 女子(じょし) (female), K = 高生(こうせい) (high school student).

Usage

Very common in:

• Marketing and advertising
• Social media and internet slang
• Trend discussions
• Fashion and pop culture

While commonly used, be aware of context. The term can sometimes carry inappropriate connotations depending on usage.

Related words

• JC - 女子中学生(じょしちゅうがくせい) (middle school girl)
• JD - 女子大生(じょしだいせい) (female college student)
• DK - 男子高生(だんしこうせい) (high school boy)