人気 and 有名
Hello, I've learn two words to say "famous" but I'm not sure how to use them.

I often see 有名 but I like using 人気, are they both good in every sentences? Does 人気 sounds old?

Thanks :)

Question

人気 and 有名
Hello, I've learn two words to say "famous" but I'm not sure how to use them.

I often see 有名 but I like using 人気, are they both good in every sentences? Does 人気 sounds old?

Thanks :)

Answer

有名 means “known” by many people or specific people.

人気 means “liked or enjoyed” by many people or specific people. 
  
There is a difference. A person liked by many people tends to be well-known but not always. 
In the same way, a person known by many people is not necessarily liked.

Answer

有名 means well-known　>>　a celebrated painter - 有名な画家[がか]
人気 means popular　>>　a popular star - 人気スター

Don't worry, 人気 doesn't sound old. :-D

Answer

人気 means popular. 有名 means famous. :)

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