バーチャル
ばーちゃる
na-adjective, noun
virtual
technical
1.
virtual, computer-generated
Existing or occurring in a digital or computer-simulated environment rather than in the physical world. Covers virtual reality, virtual events, virtual characters, and other digitally created experiences.
Usage
バーチャル is used as both a na-adjective and a prefix-like modifier. It is commonly abbreviated to V in compound words (e.g., VR = バーチャルリアリティ, VTuber = バーチャルYouTuber).
The word gained even wider use during the COVID-19 pandemic as many activities moved online.