スラングの由来、語源、成り立ち
諸説あります。一説には、アメリカの高校や大学において、生徒が自主的に組織する「Student Council」という学生会があり、学校行事や生徒の権利擁護などを担当していることから、日本でも同様の意味で使われるようになったとされています。また、アニメやマンガにおいて、学園生活を舞台にした作品でよく登場する「生徒会」という言葉が定着したことも影響していると考えられます。
使用例
このスラングは次のような使い方ができます。
実際の映画やドラマのシーン
この英語のスラングが実際に使われた映画やドラマ、小説、漫画はあるのでしょうか？
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1. Drama: “My Love Story!!” (「俺物語!!」)
In this romantic comedy, the student council is mentioned when the main character, Takeo, is trying to come up with ways to impress his crush, Yamato. He suggests joining the student council to show his leadership skills and impress her. However, his best friend, Suna, points out that Yamato is not interested in someone who is only trying to impress her.
2. Movie: “Ouran High School Host Club” (「桜蘭高校ホスト部」)
In this live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime, the student council is a prominent feature of the school. The main character, Haruhi, accidentally breaks an expensive vase belonging to the Host Club, and is forced to join as a host to pay off her debt. The student council president, Ayame, is a recurring character who clashes with the Host Club on multiple occasions.
3. Drama: “Hana Yori Dango” (「花より男子」)
In this classic high school drama, the student council is portrayed as a powerful and elite group. The main character, Tsukushi, is a scholarship student who clashes with the wealthy and influential members of the student council, known as the “F4.” The F4 use their power to bully and intimidate other students, leading to conflict and drama throughout the series.
4. Anime: “K-On!” (「けいおん！」)
In this slice-of-life anime, the student council is briefly mentioned as a group that the main characters, a group of high school girls in a music club, must go through to get permission to use the school auditorium for their performance. The student council president, Mio, is a minor character who appears in a few episodes.
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