流行
流行する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 流行する | 流行しない |
| Polite | 流行します | 流行しません |
| Past polite | 流行しました | 流行しませんでした |
| Past | 流行した | 流行しなかった |
| Te-form | 流行して | 流行しないで |
| Desire | 流行したい | 流行したくない |
| Potential | 流行できる | 流行できない |
| Passive | 流行される | 流行されない |
| Causative | 流行させる | 流行させない |
| Causative passive | 流行させられる | 流行させられない |
| Volitional | 流行しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 流行しましょう | |
| Imperative | 流行しろ | 流行するな |
| Conditional | 流行すれば | 流行しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 流行したら | 流行しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to something currently in vogue, a widespread craze, or general popularity. Can be used as a noun, suru-verb, or no-adjective.
Pastel colors are in fashion this spring.
That song became a huge hit among young people.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
Used specifically for the spread or outbreak of an illness. Often appears in medical or news contexts.
The influenza epidemic has reached its peak.
Usage patterns
- 流行に乗るto follow or keep up with a trend
She's always quick to jump on the latest trend.
- 〈場所〉で〈病気〉が流行するfor an illness to spread/be epidemic in a place
This year, the flu is spreading widely in urban areas.
- 流行に敏感だto be sensitive to (quick to notice) trends
Young people tend to be very sensitive to trends.
- 流行が廃れるfor a trend to fade away or go out of style
That fashion trend quickly went out of style.
- 流行の先端を行くto be at the cutting edge of fashion/trends
He's always at the forefront of the latest trends.