No. 1,354 in Japanese
キャラ
"キャラ" (kyara) refers to a "character," often describing someone's persona, traits, or a fictional character in media.
In a sentence
このゲームの主人公キャラはとても強いです。
The main character of this game is very strong.
Here, キャラ refers to 'character,' specifically the protagonist character in a video game, emphasizing its role and traits.
彼の話し方や態度から、面白いキャラだと思う。
From his way of speaking and attitude, I think he is an interesting personality.
In this sentence, キャラ refers to someone's personality or personal characteristics, often used to describe traits that stand out.
このアニメのキャラデザインがすごく美しい。
The character design in this anime is incredibly beautiful.
Here, キャラ is short for 'character design,' focusing on the visual representation and artistic style of the characters in animation.
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