メジャー
めじゃー
noun / na-adjective
major; mainstream; tape measure
1.
major, mainstream, well-known
Widely known, popular, or established. Used to describe things or people that are prominent and recognized by many.
メジャーなバンドだ。
It's a major (well-known) band.
メジャーデビューを果たした。
They made their major debut.
あまりメジャーではないスポーツだが、実は面白い。
It's not a very mainstream sport, but it's actually interesting.
2.
tape measure, measuring tape
A flexible ruler used for measuring lengths. Also called 巻き尺.
メジャーで長さを測る。
To measure the length with a tape measure.
メジャーを持ってきてください。
Please bring a tape measure.
家具を買う前にメジャーで部屋の寸法を測った。
I measured the room dimensions with a tape measure before buying furniture.
MAJOR VS MAINSTREAM:
メジャー as an adjective (sense 1) means widely known or mainstream, often contrasted with マイナー (minor, niche, obscure). In music, メジャーデビュー specifically means debuting with a major record label.
メジャーリーグ refers to Major League Baseball (MLB) in the US, and 日本のメジャー can refer to NPB.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- メジャーデビュー: major debut (with a major label)
- メジャーリーグ: Major League (Baseball)
- メジャーな: mainstream, well-known
- メジャーで測る: to measure with a tape measure