ポップス
Meanings
1
Refers broadly to Western-style pop music, often contrasted with rock, classical, or traditional Japanese music. The term is a common loanword used in everyday Japanese.
from English pops
She loves pop music, and especially often listens to Japanese pop.
This radio station plays pop music all day long.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を聴くto listen to (pop music)
I've been listening to pop music a lot lately.
- 〈物〉が好きto like (pop music)
She likes Western pop music.
- 〈物〉のアーティストa pop artist/musician
He is a popular pop music artist in Japan.