popular in Japanese
popular in Japanese is 人気, 受けのよい — popular means liked, enjoyed, or supported by a large number of people.
popular in Japanese
人気
Pronounced: ninki
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]
受けのよい
Pronounced: ukenoii
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]
What does "popular" mean?
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adj Liked, enjoyed, or supported by a large number of people.
"The café became popular with students almost overnight."
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adj Intended for or aimed at ordinary people rather than experts.
"He writes popular science books that make physics accessible."
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popular in a sentence
- The café became popular with students almost overnight.
- It's one of the most popular songs of the summer.
- He writes popular science books that make physics accessible.
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What is "popular" in Japanese?
"popular" in Japanese is 人気, 受けのよい. popular means: Liked, enjoyed, or supported by a large number of people.
How do you pronounce 人気?
"popular" in Japanese is 人気, pronounced "ninki".
How do you use "popular" in a sentence?
Example: "The café became popular with students almost overnight." In Japanese, "popular" is 人気, 受けのよい.
Are there other ways to say "popular" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "popular": 人気, 受けのよい.
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