アラサー
あらさー
noun
around 30 years old
1.
around 30 years old
A coined Japanese-English term (from "around thirty") referring to people approximately 25 to 34 years old, typically used for women discussing life stages, career, and marriage.
アラサーになった。
I've turned around thirty.
アラサーの友人たちが次々と結婚していく。
My friends in their late twenties and early thirties are getting married one after another.
アラサー向けの転職サイトが増えている。
Job-change sites aimed at people around 30 are increasing.
ETYMOLOGY:
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English) from "around thirty." Became popular in the mid-2000s through women's magazines.
USAGE:
Originally used mainly for women, but now applied to men as well. The term carries connotations of a transitional life stage — thinking about career direction, marriage, and lifestyle changes. Related terms include アラフォー (around 40) and アラフィフ (around 50).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- アラサー女子: women around 30
- アラサー世代: the around-30 generation
- アラサー向け: targeted at people around 30
Related Words
Related:
アラフォー (around 40)