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人気

Popular


Meaning

Popular, Popularity

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

If a person has a lot of energy then they're very charismatic and fun! What's another feature of charismatic / fun people? They are most likely popular as well.


Reading

にんき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 人 and 気 both have two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you: You're so popular that you've been given the Nintendo key (にんき). That's right, Nintendo gave you the master key to their entire office. Just like that. This is a lot of responsibility even for your levels of popularity, so be careful not to lose this key!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 人気がなくなる

    to become less popular

    人気がある

    to be popular

    人気が出る

    to become popular

  • 人気メニュー

    popular menu

    人気スポット

    popular spots

    人気ランキング

    popularity ranking

  • 人気にあやかる

    to take advantage of someone's popularity

    人気につながる

    to lead to popularity

    人気になる

    to become popular

  • 人気のひみつ

    the secrets behind something's popularity

    人気のメニュー

    popular menu items

    人気のスポット

    popular spots

Context Sentences

今、人気の本はこれです。

This is a popular book now.

このビールは、とても人気があります。

This beer is very popular.

あのドラマのおかげで、イタリアンレストランの人気が上がった。

Thanks to that drama, the popularity of Italian restaurants has increased.


Kanji Composition