Definition 高校デビュー (koukou debyū) is a Japanese slang word that literally means “high school debut”. This term describes an introvert who, upon entering high school, tries to change himself/herself dramatically and becomes a social and extroverted person. Some people successfully reinvent themselves and fly up the social ladder at school, while others fail to keep up the masquerade and fall back to the bottom of the social hierarchy. Example Here are some examples of common behaviour when one “debuts” at high school (or university): start using contact lenses instead of wearing glasses dye their hair light to offset their gloomy vibe become (awkwardly) hyper around their new friends start using…Read More

ゴマをする (goma wo suru) literally means “grind sesame seeds”, but figuratively means “be a sycophant” or “butter up/suck up (to someone)”.Read More