Meaning

Primary

Unpopular

Alternative

Not Popular

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You already know 人気 which means "popular." And you also know that means "not." So what do you get when you combine the two? Something that's not popular or unpopular.

Reading

ふにんき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 不人気メニュー

    unpopular menu

    不人気色

    unpopular color

    不人気店

    unpopular store

Context Sentences

今年、不人気だったアニメは有りますか?

Are there any anime that were unpopular this year?

日本では不人気なバンドですが、私は、あの曲は名曲だと思います。

It's an unpopular band in Japan, but I think that song is a masterpiece.

このYouTuberは、女の人から不人気なことで有名です。

This YouTuber is famous for being unpopular with women.

Kanji Composition