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Meaning of fairy kei | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌfɛəɹi ˈkeɪ/

Definitions

A Japanese fashion style influenced by pop culture of the 1980s, characterized by pastel colours and whimsical, childlike elements such as toys, candy, or unicorns.

uncountable

Examples

“Followers of fairy-kei — a light and fluffy '80s throwback look — stock up on candy-coloured accessories at 6% Doki Doki […]”
““I'm into the fairy kei/decora vibe, which is kawaii [Japanese for “cute”] and very pastel,” he says.”
“Most fairy-kei has a colour scheme of pastel colours adding to the childlike wonder of the style, as well as including chunky jewelry, oversized t-shirts and long socks, paired to large light-up trainers or similar.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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