古参

• 読み: こさん
• ローマ字: kosan
• 漢字の分解: 古 (old/ancient) + 参 (participate/visit) → old participant/veteran
• 発音: /ko.saɴ/

意味

A veteran or long-time fan who has been following something since early on — an OG supporter.

古参 refers to fans who have been part of a fandom since its early days, before it became popular. Being a 古参 often comes with respect and perceived authority on the subject, but can also lead to gatekeeping behavior toward newcomers. The term is used in anime, idol, gaming, and YouTube/streaming communities.

例文

1. あの配信者の古参リスナーだから初期の伝説全部知ってる。
2. 古参ファンとして言わせてもらうと、昔の方がよかった。
3. 古参ぶるのやめてほしい、新規にも優しくしてよ。

使い方ガイド

場面: fan communities, streaming, idol fandom, social media

トーン: proud, sometimes gatekeeping

正しい言い方

• 古参だけど新規の人たちも大歓迎だよ (I'm a veteran fan but newcomers are totally welcome)
• 古参の話聞くと歴史がわかって面白い (Listening to veteran fans is interesting because you learn the history)

避ける言い方

• 「古参だから偉い」みたいな態度は嫌われる (Acting superior because you're a veteran fan will make people dislike you)

よくある間違い

• Using 古参 to gatekeep and exclude new fans — this behavior is widely criticized
• Calling yourself 古参 when you joined relatively recently

起源と歴史

Originally a military term meaning 'old-timer' or 'veteran soldier.' The fan community adopted it in the 2000s to distinguish long-time followers from newcomers, particularly in online communities and idol fandoms.

文化的背景

時代: 2000s internet fan culture

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Fan communities

地域メモ: Used across Japan in all types of fan communities. Often contrasted with 新規 (newcomer).