人気者 (ninkimono) Japanese meaning: popular person | KotomoraHe is the popular kid in the class.
That new employee quickly became the favorite at the workplace.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の人気者the popular one in a group/place
He's the popular kid in class.
人気者になるto become a popular person
She sings well and quickly became popular at school.
〈人〉は人気者だsomeone is a popular person
Mr. Tanaka is popular at work.