“Popularity” in Japanese
Short answer
Popularity in Japanese is “受け” (uke). Full meaning: popularity, favour, favor, reception; defense, defence, reputation; agreement.
Other ways to say “Popularity” in Japanese
人気
jinki popularity, public favor; condition (e.g. market), tone, character, nature; sign of life, human presence
人望
jinbou popularity, favorable reputation, high esteem, respect
輿望
yobou popularity, esteem, reputation, confidence
気受け
kiuke popularity, favor, favour
人受け
hitouke popularity
うけ
uke popularity, favour, favor, reception; defense, defence, reputation; agreement
ウケ
uke popularity, favour, favor, reception; defense, defence, reputation; agreement
大衆性
taishuusei popularity
声望
seibou fame, popularity, reputation
信望
shinbou confidence, popularity
盛行
seikou frequency, popularity, currency; to perform well, to be successful in an activity
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