English–Japanese

“craze” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihayari

Example

その流行りは、数か月で終わりました。so no haya ri wa sū ka getsu de o wa ri ma shi ta

That craze ended within a few months.

Illustration for 流行り (craze)

How to say “craze” in Japanese

“Craze” in Japanese is 流行り (hayari).

Describes a sudden wave of popular interest that spreads through a group and usually fades after a short time.

Full entry for 流行り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 流行り

姉は海外の流行りをすぐに取り入れます。ane wa kai gai no haya ri o su gu ni to ri i re ma su

My older sister quickly adopts trends from abroad.

Tips for using 流行り

  • English uses craze in phrases such as dance craze, where it names a popular activity that attracts many people for a limited time.

“craze” in other languages