ポップ
poppu[po̞p̚pɯ̟]
In Japanese, ポップ (poppu) is the translation for pop.
While ポップ is a loanword for 'pop', it is primarily used in contexts such as 'pop music' or 'pop-up ads' rather than as a common way to refer to a carbonated soft drink in Japan.
Meaning: soda pop (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, pop may be referred to as サイダー.
How do you pronounce it?
poppu
Did you know?
- In Japanese retail, ポップ refers to the colorful, hand-drawn cardboard signs used to advertise products on store shelves, known as 'Point of Purchase' displays.
- Many Japanese people actually use the word サイダー (saidaa) to refer to lemon-lime soda, even though it sounds like the English word 'cider'.
- While 'pop' in English can be a verb meaning to burst, the Japanese loanword ポップ is almost strictly used as a noun for music or art styles.
Examples in context
- ポップスが好きです。I like pop music.This sentence is useful for expressing an affinity for pop music using ポップ.Tatoeba #158932 by small_snow, translation #33399 by CK
- ポップアップ広告にはうんざりだ。I'm sick of seeing pop-up ads.This sentence shows how to use ポップ in the context of pop-up ads.Tatoeba #12593263 by small_snow, translation #10107418 by ddnktr
- トムはポップミュージックが好きだ。Tom likes pop music.This sentence demonstrates a preference for pop music using ポップ.Tatoeba #8662626 by small_snow, translation #6327229 by Hybrid
- ソーダをお願いします。Sōda o onegaishimasu. (Can I have a soda, please?)
- コーラをください。Kōra o kudasai. (Please give me a cola.)
- 炭酸を買ってきて！Tansan o katte kite! (Go buy some soda/pop!)
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are at a convenience store.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、何か飲み物買う？Misaki, nanika nomimono kau?Misaki, do you want to buy something to drink?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、冷たいポップが飲みたい。Un, tsumetai poppu ga nomitai.Yes, I want to drink a cold pop.
- 陽太 Yotaあそこにポップがたくさんあるよ。Asoko ni poppu ga takusan aru yo.There are lots of pops over there.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう、陽太。Arigatou, Youta.Thanks, Yota.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ポップ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
