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.
この店は若者に人気がある。
This shop is popular with young people.
人気の俳優が新しいドラマに出る
A popular actor will appear in the new drama.
noun
market sentiment; market tone; condition
A specialized extension used especially in market or trading contexts for the tone, tendency, or strength of public/investor interest, as in 買い人気.
好決算を受けて、その株に買い人気が集まった。
After the strong earnings report, buying interest gathered around that stock.
不安材料が出て、相場の人気は急に冷え込んだ。
After negative factors emerged, market sentiment suddenly cooled.