英語

popular

gb/pˈɑpjəlɚ/ us/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
A2 英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Liked by many people

Liked or enjoyed by many people.

用法パターン: [something] is popular with [someone/group]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popular' with 'famous'. 'Popular' focuses on being liked by many, while 'famous' means being well-known, even if not liked.
類義語
well-liked (More personal and emotional approval than 'popular', often on a smaller scale.)
対義語
unpopular (Describes something that most people do not like or support.)
コロケーション
popular choice |popular culture |popular demand |popular music |popular opinion
テーマ
society |culture |daily life |core_vocabulary |emotions
例文
  • This restaurant is very popular with tourists.
  • Soccer is the most popular sport in the country.
  • The new phone model became popular almost overnight.
  • She’s one of the most popular teachers at the school.
学習者向け例文
  • Pizza is popular with children.
  • The movie is popular in my city.
  • He is a popular singer.
  • Summer is a popular time for travel.
adjective B1 property
2

For general public use or appeal

Made for or easy for most people to understand or enjoy.

用法パターン: [something] is popular among [group]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'popular' here with 'trendy', but 'trendy' focuses on short-term fashion, while this sense is about broad accessibility.
類義語
mainstream (Often refers to ideas or products widely accepted by the majority.)
対義語
specialized (Intended for a narrow group with specific knowledge or skills.)
コロケーション
popular press |popular version |popular science
テーマ
society |media |core_vocabulary |communication
例文
  • The magazine publishes articles on popular science.
  • He writes books that make complex ideas more popular and easy to read.
  • The show has a popular appeal that crosses age groups.
学習者向け例文
  • The newspaper writes about popular science.
  • This book is a popular history of art.
  • The TV show has popular stories for all ages.
文法
辞書形
popular
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
US/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
音節・強勢
pop - u - lar (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: popular
関連語
Core family
popularity noun B1 popularize verb C1
Related words
popularly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular adjective B1 unpopularity noun
Advanced or less common
popularization noun C1
表現

popular demand

1
/pˈɑpjəlɚ dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase

Public request for continuation

When many people ask for something to happen again or stay available.

例文
  • Due to popular demand, the play will run for another week.
  • The product was brought back by popular demand.

popular opinion

1
/pˈɑpjəlɚ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase

Belief held by most people

What most people think about something.

例文
  • Contrary to popular opinion, the game is not easy to learn.
  • Popular opinion supports the new law.

popular culture

1
/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase

Mainstream entertainment and ideas

Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.

例文
  • The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
  • Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
  • Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
  • Social media has changed popular culture.

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