JLPT N1
アングラ
アングラ is slang for “underground.” It can refer to anything from experimental, counter-culture art to shady, off-the-books activities.
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アンダーグラウンド full word
1 Noun, Noun used as a modifier
Underground" (Art & Culture)
Refers to art, theater, music, or culture that is unconventional, experimental, and outside of the mainstream.
Example
彼 は 昔 、 アングラ 演劇 の 役者 だっ た らしい 。
I heard he used to be an actor in underground theater.
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2 Noun, Noun used as a modifier
Underground" (Illegal / Shady)
Refers to activities, information, or economies that are unofficial, illegal, or operate “under the table,” like the black market.
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