English–Japanese

“boom” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibūmu

Example

このゲームは今、ブームです。ko no gē mu wa ima bū mu de su

This game is all the rage now.

Illustration for ブーム (boom)

How to say “boom” in Japanese

“Boom” in Japanese is ブーム (būmu).

Centers on a sudden rise in popularity that makes many people take up the same activity for a time.

Full entry for ブーム: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ブーム

一度ブームになると、店にも関連商品が並びます。ichi do bū mu ni na ru to mise ni mo kan ren shō hin ga nara bi ma su

Once it becomes a craze, shops start displaying related products.

Tips for using ブーム

  • In English, boom can mean rapid economic growth as well as a rise in popularity, while Japanese ブーム (būmu) commonly highlights a temporary craze.

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