パリピ

• Reading: パリピ
• Romaji: paripi
• Pronunciation: /pa.ɾi.pi/

Meaning

Party people, social butterfly — someone who loves going out, partying, and being the life of the social scene.

パリピ is a Japanese abbreviation of 'party people' (パーティーピープル → パリピ). It describes outgoing, socially active people who enjoy nightlife, festivals, events, and being around others. It can be used admiringly, neutrally, or slightly mockingly depending on tone. The opposite of パリピ is 陰キャ (in kya, introverted type). パリピ culture includes Halloween costumes, music festivals, and BBQ parties.

Examples

1. あの子完全にパリピだよね、毎週どこかに遊びに行ってる。 That person is totally a party animal — they're out somewhere every weekend.
2. ハロウィンになるとパリピが渋谷に集まる。 When Halloween comes around, the party people all gather in Shibuya.
3. 自分パリピじゃないから大人数の飲み会苦手。 I'm not a party person so I'm not great at big drinking gatherings.

Usage Guide

Context: social media, casual conversation, friends

Tone: descriptive, sometimes teasing

Do Say

• パリピの友達に誘われてクラブ行った (My party-person friend invited me to a club)
• 今日はパリピモード全開で行く (Going full party mode today)

Don't Say

• 初対面の人に「パリピでしょ？」はステレオタイプ的 (Calling someone a パリピ upon first meeting is stereotyping — it can sound judgemental)

Common Mistakes

• Thinking パリピ is always negative — it can be neutral or positive depending on context and tone
• Not knowing the spectrum: 陰キャ (introvert) ↔ 陽キャ (extrovert) ↔ パリピ (party person)

Origin & History

Abbreviated from パーティーピープル (pātī pīpuru, 'party people'). Emerged in the mid-2010s as a label for outgoing, socially active people. Entered mainstream usage through music events and Halloween culture. Won recognition in the 2015 buzzword awards.

Cultural Context

Era: Mid-2010s mainstream adoption

Generation: Gen Z and Millennials

Social background: Universal label, especially for outgoing urban youth

Regional notes: Used across Japan. Particularly associated with Halloween in Shibuya, music festivals, and urban nightlife culture.