Translation guide
Describes something that becomes extremely popular or a widespread fad, often suddenly.
To say that something is a huge trend or popular obsession.
Literally 'big epidemic/trend', used for widespread fads, fashion, or diseases. Very common.
このゲームは今、大流行している。
This game is a big craze right now.
Loanword from English 'boom', used for temporary crazes or fads. Very natural.
タピオカが大ブームになった。
Bubble tea became a big craze.
Emphasizes a huge boom. Often used in media.
あのアニメは世界中で大ブームを巻き起こした。
That anime caused a big craze around the world.
Means 'big hit', used for products, songs, movies that become extremely popular.
この曲は大ヒットした。
This song was a big craze.
Literally 'social phenomenon', used when a craze is so big it impacts society. More formal.
ポケモンGOは社会現象になった。
Pokémon GO became a big craze (social phenomenon).