J-pop

[ jey-pop ]

noun

1. pop music from Japan (often used attributively): This station plays all my favorite J-pop.

   J-pop fans;

   This station plays all my favorite J-pop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of J-pop¹

First recorded in 1985–90; J(apanese) ( def ) + pop ²

Example Sentences

"In Japan, the CD+DVD is still far ahead of digital because merchandise is a key part of the j-pop live experience and establishing a history at home is the ultimate homage," she said.

From BBC

First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next?

From BBC

After the BBC revealed that Johnny Kitagawa, the godfather of J-pop, spent a lifetime sexually abusing young boys in his talent agency, Mobeen Azhar investigates the aftermath of a predator.

From BBC

The world has seen the rise of J-pop and K-pop, but could I-pop be next to take over the global charts?

From BBC

The school Sanada recommended, Takase Dojo, was the one she had attended previously while working in the Japanese entertainment industry as part of a J-pop group years prior.

From Los Angeles Times