流行語 (ryuukougo) Japanese meaning: buzzword | KotomoraThis year's buzzword of the year was announced.
"Emoi" became a buzzword among young people.
Usage patterns
〈事〉が流行語になるfor something to become a buzzword
That phrase became a buzzword last year.
流行語を生み出すto coin a buzzword
That TV drama coined a new buzzword.
流行語が廃れるfor a buzzword to fall out of use
Last year's buzzword has already fallen out of use.
