Yareu
/ja.ɾɯ/
Definition
A Korean interjection shouted when you're excited or thrilled, roughly equivalent to "yay!", "woo-hoo!", or "yes!". It caught on among Korean Gen Z (teens and twenties).
Examples
- • Exams are finally over — yareu!
- • Chicken for dinner tonight? Yareu!
Origin
Its exact origin is debated and unconfirmed (theories include a shortening of the Japanese "yaruna," and spread through YouTubers and comedians on air). It spread rapidly among Korean Gen Z via short-form video around 2025.
A short, upbeat exclamation of joy or excitement. Typically used as a reaction or under-the-breath cheer when something good happens.
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