Translated as "members-only," signifying content exclusive to the VTuber's paid members. YouTube has a paid membership system for eligible YouTube channels that allows access to certain perks and content unavailable to public viewers; such content is classified as "members-only." This includes members-only messages, emotes, videos, streams, and other content. Commonly shortened as メン限 (mengen). Can also be spelled as memba gentei, menbaa gentei, or menbā gentei.
Example sentences:
▸ "Kanata said that she's doing a "menba gentei stream," I believe that means she'll do a members-only stream."
Because this is originally a Japanese term and not considered slang, we would advise not using this word in English. Instead, refer to its translation “members-only” for clarity.
Sources:
- Reddit - r/Hololive - A guide to basic written Hololive Japanese
- Hololive Fan Wiki - Glossary