“Popular” in Japanese
Short answer
Popular in Japanese is “通俗” (tsuuzoku). Full meaning: popular, common.
Other ways to say “Popular” in Japanese
ポピュラー
popyuraa popular, well-liked; common, frequent, popular
通俗的
tsuuzokuteki popular, common, commonplace
大衆的
taishuuteki popular (among the general public), populist, plebian, low-brow, widely liked
庶民的
shominteki popular, folksy, plebeian, ordinary, unpretentious
民衆的
minshuuteki popular
一般向き
ippanmuki popular, general (public)
受けのいい
ukenoii popular
人気のある
ninkinoaru popular
受けがいい
ukegaii popular (with), in favour (with), well received
盛ん
sakan prosperous, flourishing, thriving, successful; popular, widespread; active, lively, energetic, vigorous, brisk, strong
一般的
ippanteki general, popular, common, typical
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