クリップ

• Reading: クリップ
• Romaji: kurippu
• Pronunciation: /kɯ.ɾip.pɯ/

Meaning

A short recorded highlight clip of an impressive play, saved and shared on social media or streaming platforms.

Borrowed from English 'clip,' クリップ in gaming culture specifically refers to short recorded segments capturing standout moments — clutch plays, funny bugs, or impressive skill. Platforms like Twitch's clip feature and Twitter made sharing クリップ a core part of gaming culture in the 2010s. Taking a クリップ of someone's mistake is also common for comedic purposes.

Examples

1. さっきの動き神すぎたからクリップ撮っといた。 That play was so insane I saved a clip of it.
2. このクリップSNSに上げたら1万いいねついた。 I posted this clip on social media and it got 10,000 likes.
3. 大会のベストクリップまとめ動画が毎回楽しみ。 I always look forward to the best clips compilation videos from tournaments.

Usage Guide

Context: streaming, gaming communities, esports, social media

Tone: enthusiastic, sharing-oriented

Do Say

• それクリップしといてよ、あとで見たい (Save a clip of that, I want to watch it later)
• クリップ上げたら配信者に見てもらえた (After uploading the clip the streamer saw it)

Don't Say

• クリップを長い動画の意味で使わない — ゲームの文脈ではクリップは短いハイライト録画を指す (Don't use クリップ for long videos — in gaming it specifically means a short highlight recording)

Common Mistakes

• Confusing クリップ with longer recorded videos — クリップ implies a short, punchy highlight, not a full VOD or gameplay video

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'clip.' Became widespread in Japanese gaming communities in the 2010s with the growth of game streaming on Twitch and Niconico, where the ability to save short clips of broadcasts became a standard feature.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s streaming culture in Japan

Generation: Gamers and streaming audiences (teens-30s)

Social background: Gaming and streaming community

Regional notes: Nationwide. Associated with Twitch, Twitter/X, and gaming content culture.