also: メージャー · メイジャー
na-adjective, noun
major; large; important; famous; mainstream
Used as a na-adjective or noun to describe something that is major, large-scale, important, famous, or mainstream. Often contrasted with マイナー (minor).
Antonyms: マイナー
これはメジャーな問題だ。
This is a major problem.
彼はメジャーな作家になった。
He became a famous writer.
noun
the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball
Abbreviation of メジャーリーグ (Major League Baseball). Used in sports contexts.
See also: メジャーリーグ
彼はついにメジャーでプレーする夢を叶えた。
He finally realized his dream of playing in the Major Leagues.
noun
Music term for a major key or scale. Antonym: マイナー (minor).
See also: 長調 (ちょうちょう)
この曲はCメジャーで書かれている。
This piece is written in C major.
noun
oil major
Refers to a major international oil company. Business/industry term.
石油メジャーの影響力は依然として大きい。
The influence of the oil majors remains significant.
noun
major record label
Abbreviation for a major record label in the music industry. Contrasts with independent (インディーズ) labels.
彼女はインディーズからメジャーに移籍した。
She moved from an indie label to a major label.
Full term for Major League Baseball; メジャー is the abbreviated form used in sports contexts.
Loanword from English 'major'. The spelling メジャー reflects the English pronunciation, while メージャー and メイジャー are less common variants.