“Gay” in Japanese
Short answer
Gay in Japanese is “賑々しい” (niginigishii). Full meaning: lively, merry, gay.
Other ways to say “Gay” in Japanese
ＬＧＢＴ
erujiibiitii lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, LGBT
ＬＧＢＴＱ
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, LGBTQ
賑賑しい
niginigishii lively, merry, gay
賑にぎしい
niginigishii lively, merry, gay
にぎにぎしい
niginigishii lively, merry, gay
煌びやか
kirabiyaka gorgeous, gaudy, dazzling, gay, resplendent
あっち系
atchikei one of those, a you-know; gay, homosexual
華やか
hanayaka bright and beautiful, gorgeous, showy, brilliant, splendid, gay, colorful, flowery; prosperous, flourishing, thriving
賑賑し
niginigishi lively, merry, gay
賑々し
niginigishi lively, merry, gay
賑賑しく
niginigishiku lively, merry, gay
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