JK

じぇーけー
noun
high school girl
1. high school girl
Abbreviation of 女子高生(じょしこうせい), referring to female high school students. Common in casual speech, advertising, and social media.
JK()けの雑誌(ざっし)
A magazine for high school girls.
JKに人気(にんき)のカフェを()つけた。
I found a café popular among high school girls.
この(あた)りはJKがよく(あつ)まる場所(ばしょ)だ。
This is an area where high school girls often gather.

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

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

RELATED TERMS:

  • 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)