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Meanings

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

popularity; public favor

Used for being liked, supported, or in demand by many people. Common patterns include 人気がある, 人気の, 人気を集める, and 人気が出る.

Related words· 12

評判 means reputation or what people say about someone/something and can be good or bad, while 人気 focuses specifically on being liked or in demand.

好評 is explicitly a favorable reception, often used right after a product or event is released, while 人気 describes an ongoing state of being liked.

人望 is trust and esteem earned through personal character, especially for leaders, while 人気 is broader popularity that doesn't require deep respect.

人気 means general 'popularity', while 大人気 emphasizes an especially high degree of popularity.

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ポップ
人気 is a native Japanese word meaning 'popularity', while ポップ is a loanword used more for a trendy, stylish vibe.
好こう感かん度ど
人気 is general popularity, while 好感度 specifically measures how favorably someone or something is viewed, often via surveys or ratings.
ポピュラー
人気 is a native noun meaning popularity or public favor, while ポピュラー is a na-adjective borrowed from English with a lighter, casual feel.
カリスマ
人気 means general popularity, while カリスマ implies a magnetic, almost worshipful appeal that inspires devotion.

Don't confuse with

Written with the same kanji, 人気 read にんき means 'popularity' while 人気 read ひとけ means 'signs of human presence' (e.g. 人気のない道, a deserted street).

人気 is the abstract noun for 'popularity' itself, while 人気者 is a noun referring to the popular person.