Why Do Young Japanese People Shout "Gakkoii" when Looking at Takaiichi?

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"Kakkoi." It is a word that can be interpreted as "cool," "stylish," "splendid," "attractive," or "sophisticated." "Kakkoi" is an everyday adjective that follows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. If you are a supporter of Takaichi, the moment you ask what you think of the Prime Minister, the first thing you say is "Kakkoi." In particular, 90% of the younger generation in their 20s and 30s—not just teenagers—respond by equating Takaichi with "Kakkoi…