トピック

とぴっく
noun
topic, subject
1. topic, subject, talking point
A subject of discussion, conversation, or media attention. Often used for trending subjects or noteworthy items in news and online media.
今日(きょう)のトピックは環境(かんきょう)問題(もんだい)だ。
Today's topic is environmental issues.
トピックを変(か)えてもいいですか。
May I change the topic?
その映画(えいが)が公開(こうかい)されてから、SNSで大(おお)きなトピックになっている。
Since the movie was released, it has become a major topic on social media.

From English 'topic.' Used for subjects of discussion, especially in media, presentations, and online contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 注目(ちゅうもく)のトピック: noteworthy topic
  • トピックを変(か)える: to change the topic
  • 今日(きょう)のトピック: today's topic
  • 最新(さいしん)トピック: latest topics
  • 人気(にんき)トピック: popular topic

CONTRAST WITH 話題(わだい):
話題(わだい) is the native Japanese equivalent and more common in everyday conversation. トピック sounds slightly more formal or technical and is preferred in news, presentations, and online forums. Both are largely interchangeable.

RELATED:

  • テーマ: theme, main subject (broader scope)
  • 議題(ぎだい): agenda item (formal, meetings)
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