I often hear “My boom is Pokemon Go.”, or “My boom is ___________ .”, or
“What is your boom?” .
To Japanese people, “boom” means something that you really like.
Something new that is popular.
For example it can be a new style of clothes.
For native English speakers the meaning of “boom” is different.
Boom means a loud noise. Like an explosion.
For example,
During the storm last night, the thunder made a loud boom.
When I dropped the book on the floor it made a loud boom.
When I see fireworks I like to hear the loud boom when they explode.
The correct word to use is “to obsess” (verb) ” Normally it is used in the past tense and it is used with the words “with” or “over” both have the same meaning.
I am obsessed with _______ .
She is obsessed over _________ .
We also use “obsession (noun)”.
For example,
My obsession this year is coffee. Last year I was obsessed over tea.
Recently people in Japan are obsessed over Pokemon Go.
I am obsessed with Japanese culture. or My obsession is Japanese culture.
My friends obsession is shopping. or
My friend is obsessed with shopping.
Vocabulary
loud noise : 大きな音
explosion : 爆発（ばくはつ）
storm : 嵐
thunder : 雷（かみなり）
obsess : 執着する
obsession : 執着
日本語のブームと意味が違うんですね〜
o(^▽^)o普段使っている和製英語の意味と本来の英語の意味の違い、好きです。なんだか新たな発見をして得した気分になります。