VocabJLPT N2
to be popular
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be popular
  2. 2. to come into fashion
  3. 3. to be prevalent
  4. 4. to flourish
This verb means for something to become popular, trendy, or widespread. It is used to describe fashions, songs, diseases, or practices that spread widely among people at a given time.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how much you promote something, whether it actually takes off is anyone's guess, right?

Sentence 2

How this expression suddenly caught on seems like it could be a whole research topic.

Sentence 3

First, please analyze why this is trending among younger demographics.

Sentence 4

"This scent is huge right now," she said, looking thrilled.

Sentence 5

Wait, clear cases came back in style again this spring?