Abbreviation quiz: things you might not actually know? From everyday terms to youth slang
There are lots of abbreviations in the words we casually use every day, and many make you think, “Wait, that’s an abbreviation?” too.
Things like “taipa,” “sabusu-ku,” and “risuke” are often used without even thinking about the original words, aren’t they? In this article, we present a variety of abbreviation quizzes, from those used in daily life to youth slang.
When you learn the full terms, you might just have a eureka moment and think, “So that’s what it meant!” They’re fun as conversation starters with family and friends, and as a quick brain teaser in your spare time.
Feel free to give it a try!
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Surprisingly unknown? Abbreviation Quiz. From everyday terms to youth slang (21–30)
SPNEW!
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Security Police
“SP” is an abbreviation for Security Police. It refers to police officers who belong to the Security Division’s Dignitary Protection Section of the Metropolitan Police Department and specialize in protecting VIPs such as the Prime Minister and state guests. They possess exceptional physical abilities and marksmanship, and in emergencies they protect dignitaries by using their own bodies as shields. A distinguishing feature is the badge on their suit lapels bearing the letters “SP.”
CMNEW!
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Commercial message
CM is an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of “commercial message.” Commercial means “pertaining to commerce,” and message means “a communication.” It mainly refers to advertising for companies or products inserted before, after, or during programs on television and radio broadcasts.
KSNEW!
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left on read
It’s an abbreviation commonly used on social media and LINE for “kidonku surū” (ignoring after it’s been marked as read). It refers to the state where someone has read a message but doesn’t reply. As for its origin, it’s simply made from the initial letters of “kidonku surū.” It also carries a nuance of a little back-and-forth or psychological game in everyday interactions—very much a term unique to LINE culture.
GandaNEW!
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Gundash
“Ganda” is a shortened way of saying “gandash.” “Gan” conveys the sense of pushing forward rapidly and vigorously, and “dash” means to run. In other words, it’s a word that evokes the image of running full speed with great momentum. In conversations among younger generations, longer words are often naturally abbreviated to make them easier to say. “Ganda” is one such abbreviation.
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Guarantee
The formal term for “gyara” is “guarantee.” In English, its original meaning refers to a guarantee or collateral. It originally meant ensuring the fulfillment of a contract or the quality of something, but from there it came to denote the certainty of payment for appearance fees or compensation. Today, it has become established as a term that broadly means appearance fees or honoraria themselves. It is a commonly used abbreviation, especially in the entertainment industry and freelance work.