Internet Culture

機械支援の翻訳下書き (Japanese) for "Sus": Short for "suspicious" — describing behavior, a person, or a situation that seems sketchy, untrustworthy, or questionable. Popularized globally by the game Among Us (2020), where players accuse each other of being the impostor. Now used broadly for anything that doesn't seem right.

“例文の下書き: Why is he being so quiet? That's pretty sus.”

機械支援の翻訳下書き (Japanese) for "Unlocked": Describes a new level of ability, confidence, or personality trait that someone has newly discovered or activated in themselves — borrowed from video game achievement terminology. "Unlocked" implies a previously inaccessible quality has now been fully accessed, often through experience, challenge, or personal growth.

“例文の下書き: She took one improv class and suddenly confidence was fully unlocked.”

機械支援の翻訳下書き (Japanese) for "Very Demure": A viral 2024 phrase used to describe behavior that is extremely modest, restrained, mindful, and presentable. Originating from TikTok creator Jools Lebron's videos advising people on how to present themselves professionally and politely, it became a widespread template for humorously praising or describing careful, considerate behavior.

“例文の下書き: I wore a neat blazer to the interview, very demure, very mindful.”

機械支援の翻訳下書き (Japanese) for "Vibe Shift": A perceptible change in the dominant cultural mood, aesthetic, or social energy — a moment when the prevailing "vibe" of a scene, generation, or internet culture noticeably shifts. Vibe shifts happen gradually then suddenly, leaving early adopters ahead of the trend and late adopters scrambling to catch up.

“例文の下書き: There's been a major vibe shift — the irony-poisoned aesthetic is out and earnestness is back.”