"The meaning and origin of the word 'dig' (to dig into)."
Do you know the word “diguru” (to dig)? Some of you might have heard it somewhere.
In fact, it originally was a term DJs often used.
Lately, it feels like it’s being used a lot on social media, especially among younger generations.
This time, I’ll talk about the origin, meaning, and example sentences of “diguru.”
What does it mean?
“Dig” は英語でそのまま “dig” です。digIt is a word that means "~".
First, please look at the image below.
From among the mountain-like piles of records often seen in record shopsdigging upIt's quite a sight.
From there, it graduallyto investigate, to search, to discover good thingsIt turned out to mean that.
What's the etymology?
As mentioned at the beginning, it was originally a term used by DJs,digThe word “dig,” meaning that, was turned into a Japanese-style verb, becoming “ディグる” (to dig).
DJs aren’t playing instruments; they curate tracks to shape the atmosphere, so fundamentally there’s a sense of virtue in selecting great songs that no one knows.
From that way of thinking, isn’t it likely that aesthetically discerning hard diggers began proudly using the phrase “digging vinyl (records)”?
It’s a phrase that applies not only to music but to collectors in general.
How is it being used?
So how is it actually used in everyday life?
Of course it’s used to refer to its original meaning of “a scene where you look for records,” but it’s also commonly used in situations where you’re searching for something good.
For example, people often use it when searching for something mainly in subcultural scenes, like “digging for music on Apple Music,” “digging for vintage clothes in Shimokitazawa,” or “digging for games on Steam.”
Lastly
a.k.a.and/or; such as; or (used to list examples)my man、rep, represent (slang; short for “represent,” as in representing one’s crew, area, or identity)、chilland so on...
There are many other interesting words in the club as well.
If you can casually pull it off on social media and the like, you’ll be a wannabe clubber too, right?
Well, to really master this kind of lingo, you’ve got to immerse yourself in it.
Please feel free to use the other phrases as a reference too!