also: ぽぴゅら
na-adjective
popular; well-liked
Describes a person, product, style, or topic that is liked or supported by many people. Often used as ポピュラーな before a noun.
彼は若い世代にポピュラーな俳優だ。
He is a popular actor among the younger generation.
このゲームは海外でもポピュラーだ。
This game is popular overseas as well.
na-adjective
Used when something is commonly seen, widely used, or has become a standard choice, not necessarily because people personally like it.
最近はオンライン面接がポピュラーになってきた。
Online interviews have become common recently.
この調理法は家庭でもポピュラーだ。
This cooking method is common in households too.
noun
Noun use as an abbreviation of ポピュラーミュージック. It is often used as a broad music-category label; ポップス or ポピュラーミュージック may sound more explicit in everyday conversation.
See also: ポピュラーミュージック
この講座ではクラシックからポピュラーまで幅広く扱う。
This course covers a wide range of music, from classical to popular music.