Meaning

Primary

Popular Song

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 流行 refers to a "trend." So, a "trend" song is a popular song.

Reading

りゅうこうか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 流行歌を歌う

    to sing a popular tune

    流行歌を口ずさむ

    to hum a popular tune

    流行歌を流す

    to play a popular tune

Context Sentences

え、「流行歌」って言葉、ちょっと古くない?おじいちゃんとかおばあちゃんっぽい。

Oh, is the term "ryūkōka" a bit outdated? It sounds more like something grandparents would say.

ワシは今時の流行歌は全然分からんぞ。

I don't know trendy songs these days at all.

これって50年代の流行歌のリメイクなんだって。

I heard this is a remake of a popular song from the 1950s.

Kanji Composition