English–Japanese
“be popular” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihayaru
Example
この歌は若者の間で流行っています。ko no uta wa waka mono no aida de haya tte i ma su
This song is popular among young people.
How to say “be popular” in Japanese
“Be popular” in Japanese is 流行る (hayaru).
Describes something spreading through a group until it gains broad public acceptance.
Example sentences with 流行る
最近、紙の手帳がまた流行っています。sai kin kami no te chō ga ma ta haya tte i ma su
Paper planners have become popular again recently.
Tips for using 流行る
- In everyday Japanese, 流行る (hayaru) applies to songs, games, phrases, and styles, so it covers more than clothing fashions.