Japanese word

流行り

Pronunciation

Romajihayari

Meaning

  • nouncraze

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 流行り廃りhaya ri suta ri

    fads and fashions

  • 流行りに乗るhaya ri ni no ru

    follow a trend

  • 流行りを追うhaya ri o o u

    chase a trend

  • 流行りの店haya ri no mise

    trendy shop

Similar words

ブームbūmu: A temporary wave of strong public interest in an activity, product, or topic.
流行ryūkō: A condition in which a style, activity, or idea is widely accepted or followed at a certain time.

Definition in Japanese

世間で一時的に広く好まれ、もてはやされること。se ken de ichi ji teki ni hiro ku kono ma re mo te ha ya sa re ru ko to

Word origin

流行り (hayari, "craze") comes from the verb 流行る (hayaru, "to become popular") and uses its verb stem as a noun.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • trendnoun
  • fashionnoun

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