ブログ
ぶろぐ
noun
blog
1.
blog, weblog
A regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group, written in an informal or conversational style.
From English "blog" (weblog). Blogs remain popular in Japan, often used for longer-form personal writing, reviews, and hobby content.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ブログを書く: to write a blog post
- ブログを更新する: to update a blog
- ブログを読む: to read a blog
- ブログを始める: to start a blog
- ブログ記事: blog article/post
RELATED TERMS:
- ブロガー: blogger
- 投稿: a post (also used for social media)
- 記事: article
- SNS: social networking service (the Japanese term for social media)
USAGE:
In Japan, blog platforms like Ameba (アメブロ) and はてなブログ have been widely used. Unlike short-form SNS posts, ブログ typically refers to longer written content.