J-pop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of J-pop
First recorded in 1985–90; J(apanese) ( def. ) + pop 2
Example Sentences
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The Recording Academy said the new award aims to honour "artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop".
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Fukada, whose previous films include "Harmonium" and last year's "Love on Trial" about J-pop stars, counters that record revenue figures for the Japanese box office last year disguise struggles for independent auteurs like him.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Nakayama’s rise to fame came shortly after the emergence of city pop — a genre popularized by artists including Miki Matsubara, Mariya Takeuchi and Anri — and the beginnings of J-pop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
It would certainly grate to spend the game’s entirety in a driven, apocalyptic mode, like a Last of Us featuring J-pop stars.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
He was also a star-maker and a mentor to the biggest names in the J-pop scene here: he had power, success and the dreams of hundreds of young boys in his grasp.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2023
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