synonym Comparative
流行
VS
廃れる
Differences Between "流行" and "廃れる"
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
廃れる
Meaning
to go out of fashion, to become obsolete, to decline, to fall into disuse
Reading
すたれる (sutareru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
スマートフォンが普及し、ガラケーは急速に廃れていった。
As smartphones became widespread, feature phones rapidly went out of fashion.
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！』
- 廃れる: An intransitive verb. Refers to something becoming old-fashioned, losing its popularity, or falling into disuse (e.g., 流行が廃れる, 習慣が廃れる).
- 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！』
- 廃れる: An intransitive verb. Refers to something becoming old-fashioned, losing its popularity, or falling into disuse (e.g., 流行が廃れる, 習慣が廃れる).
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