Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
メジャー
Pronunciation
Romajimejā
Meaning
- na-adjectivemajor
Example
これはメジャーなスポーツです。ko re wa me jā na su pō tsu de su
This is a major sport.
More examples
この競技は、最近ますますメジャーなスポーツになっています。ko no kyō gi wa sai kin ma su ma su me jā na su pō tsu ni na tte i ma su
This sport has become increasingly mainstream recently.
Core concept
Describes something that is important and widely recognized within its field.
Common phrases
メジャーなスポーツme jā na su pō tsu
a major sport
メジャーな大会me jā na tai kai
a major tournament
メジャーになるme jā ni na ru
become mainstream
Similar words
有名yūmei: Describes something that many people know about or recognize.
ポピュラーpopyurā: Describes something widely accepted and familiar to the general public in its field.
Definition in Japanese
分野の中で規模や知名度が大きく、中心的な位置を占めるさま。bun ya no naka de ki bo ya chi mei do ga ō ki ku chū shin teki na i chi o shi me ru sa ma
Word origin
メジャー (mejā) is a loanword from English major, which comes from Latin maior, meaning "greater."
Usage tips
- In Japanese sports talk, メジャー (mejā) can describe a sport known by the general public, while English major often emphasizes importance or size.
Other meanings
- famousna-adjective
Opposites
- マイナーmaināminorna-adjective