Japanese Subcultures
Part II: Pure Fashion, Music, and Dance
Word definitions
i.e. (abbreviation): that is; in other words; which means (from the Latin ‘id est’ = that is)
shift (v.): move; change
a thing of the past (idiom): something no longer common or popular
last but not least (phrase): the last mentioned, but equally important
make it into… (v.): successfully get into something/a place
anonymous (adj.): without revealing one’s name or identity
lingo (n.): language or words used by a specific group or in a specific field
squad (n.): a group of people (often organized)
choreography (n.): technique and steps used in a dance/performance
glam rock/metal (n.): genre of rock/metal with flashy looks
race against time (idiom): a (typically high-suspense) situation where there is a time limit