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popular culture; mass culture; pop culture
Culture that is widely accessible and enjoyed by the general public, as opposed to elite or high culture. Includes entertainment, media, fashion, and trends.
大衆文化を研究する。
To study popular culture.
マンガは日本の大衆文化を代表するものだ。
Manga is representative of Japanese popular culture.
戦後の日本では、アメリカの大衆文化が急速に広まった。
In postwar Japan, American popular culture spread rapidly.
Composed of 大衆 (the masses, the public) + 文化 (culture). The term is used in academic, media, and everyday contexts to discuss entertainment and cultural trends accessible to everyone.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大衆文化の研究: study of popular culture
- 大衆文化の発展: development of pop culture
- 大衆文化に影響を与える: to influence popular culture
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ポップカルチャー: pop culture (loanword, often used for contemporary trends)
- サブカルチャー: subculture — niche or alternative culture
- 高級文化: high culture — the contrasting term