流行
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Base noun form. Refers to something that is currently popular or in vogue. Can be used as a noun or in compounds like 『流行語』 (ryūkōgo, 'buzzword').
Theme
User and their fashion-savvy friend, Mika, discuss current trends while shopping in Harajuku.
流行
りゅうこう
fashionable / fad
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ryu' (dragon) wearing trendy clothes — it's so fashionable it starts a fad! 'Ryu' sounds like the start of 『流行』 (ryūkō, 'fashionable, fad').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『流行』 (ryūkō) is often used in media and daily conversation to discuss current trends in fashion, music, or social media. Seasonal trends like 『春の流行』 (haru no ryūkō, 'spring fashion') are popular topics.
Forms
Base: 流行Base noun form. Refers to something that is currently popular or in vogue. Can be used as a noun or in compounds like 『流行語』 (ryūkōgo, 'buzzword').