Japanese word

大流行

Pronunciation

Romajidairyūkō

Meaning

  • nounhuge popularity

Example

この踊りは子どもたちの間で大流行です。ko no odo ri wa ko do mo ta chi no aida de dai ryū kō de su

This dance is hugely popular among children.

Illustration for 大流行 (huge popularity)

More examples

その遊びは動画をきっかけに大流行しました。so no aso bi wa dō ga o ki kka ke ni dai ryū kō shi ma shi ta

The game became hugely popular after a video sparked interest in it.

Core concept

Describes something that spreads widely and quickly, attracting intense public interest for a period of time.

Common phrases

  • 大流行するdai ryū kō su ru

    become hugely popular

  • 大流行を巻き起こすdai ryū kō o ma ki o ko su

    spark a huge craze

Similar words

流行ryūkō: A trend or activity that is accepted and followed by many people for a time.
ブームbūmu: A temporary wave of strong enthusiasm for a particular subject or activity.
はやりhayari: A current fashion, activity, or idea that is popular with many people.

Definition in Japanese

多くの人の間で、ある物事が一時的に非常に盛んになること。ō ku no hito no aida de a ru mono goto ga ichi ji teki ni hi jō ni saka n ni na ru ko to

Word origin

大流行 (dairyūkō) combines 大 (dai, "great") with 流行 (ryūkō, "spread and be in fashion"), expressing an exceptionally widespread trend.

Usage tips

  • 大流行 (dairyūkō) often appears in reports about dances, games, songs, or fashion, and points to broad public attention rather than interest in only a small group.

Other meanings

  • crazenoun
  • boomnoun

Opposites

  • 不人気funinkiunpopularitynoun

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