🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

人気

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ninki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Popularity/ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"そのアーティストは全国的に高い人気を誇っています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by a large number of people.

    "The nationwide popularity of the new cultural initiative surpassed all expectations."
  2. 2

    The condition of being widely known, accepted, or fashionable at a particular time.

    "Streaming services have contributed to the rapid popularity of foreign dramas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin popularis (belonging to the common people), entering English in the late 16th century via French popularité. Over time, the term shifted from denoting favor with the lower classes to general widespread acclaim, acceptance, or recognition by the public at large.

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