synonym Comparative
流行
VS
流行る
Differences Between "流行" and "流行る"
Option A
流行
Meaning
fashion; trend; prevalence
Reading
りゅうこう (ryūkō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
若者の間で、レトロなファッションが流行しています。
Retro fashion is trending among young people.
Option B
流行る
Meaning
to be popular, to be in fashion, to spread (a trend/disease)
Reading
はやる (hayaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
最近、この歌が若者の間で流行っています。
Recently, this song is popular among young people.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(fashion; trend; prevalence)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 流行: Refers to a fashion trend, popular style, or the prevalence/spread of an epidemic (influenza, etc.). Can be used with する as a verb (流行する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Tsundere is not just a passing trend! It is a timeless, classic form of deep affection! So... make sure to receive my "trend" with ultimate gratitude!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ツンデレは単なる一時の流行なんかじゃないわ！時代を超えて愛される、伝統的な愛情表現（デレ）なんだからね！だから、私のこの熱い指導をありがたく受け止めなさい！』
- 流行る: Used to describe something becoming popular or fashionable, or a trend/disease spreading. Often seen with things like songs, fashion, or illnesses. (何かが人気になったり、流行したり、広がる様子を表すときに使います。歌やファッション、病気などによく使われます。)
- 流行: Refers to a fashion trend, popular style, or the prevalence/spread of an epidemic (influenza, etc.). Can be used with する as a verb (流行する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Tsundere is not just a passing trend! It is a timeless, classic form of deep affection! So... make sure to receive my "trend" with ultimate gratitude!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ツンデレは単なる一時の流行なんかじゃないわ！時代を超えて愛される、伝統的な愛情表現（デレ）なんだからね！だから、私のこの熱い指導をありがたく受け止めなさい！』
- 流行る: Used to describe something becoming popular or fashionable, or a trend/disease spreading. Often seen with things like songs, fashion, or illnesses. (何かが人気になったり、流行したり、広がる様子を表すときに使います。歌やファッション、病気などによく使われます。)
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