“Popular music” in Japanese
Short answer
ポップス
poppusu
Popular music in Japanese is “ポップス” (poppusu). Full meaning: pop music, popular music.
Other ways to say “Popular music” in Japanese
俗楽
zokugaku popular music, common people's music (as opposed to court music)
俗調
zokuchou popular music, vulgar music
ポピュラー音楽
popyuraaongaku popular music, pop music
ホップス
hoppusu pop music, popular music
ホッブス
hobbusu pop music, popular music
ホッブズ
hobbuzu pop music, popular music
ポピュラーミュージック
popyuraamyuujikku popular music, pop music
軽音楽
keiongaku light music, popular music
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