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.
毎日ブログを更新している。
I update my blog every day.
旅行のブログを読むのが好きだ。
I like reading travel blogs.
有名なブロガーになりたい。
I want to become a famous blogger.
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.