English–Japanese
“celebrity” in Japanese
How to say “celebrity” in Japanese
“Celebrity” in Japanese is 有名人 (yūmeijin).
Centers on a person whose name and activities are widely known to the public, often through a public career.
Example sentences with 有名人
子どもたちは有名人の写真を見て喜びました。ko do mo ta chi wa yū mei jin no sha shin o mi te yoroko bi ma shi ta
The children were happy to see a celebrity's photo.
Tips for using 有名人
- In English, celebrity often suggests entertainment or sports fame, while public figure also includes people known for public roles; 有名人 (yūmeijin) can cover both.
Other Japanese words for “celebrity”
あの芸能人は人気があります。a no gei nō jin wa nin ki ga a ri ma su
That celebrity is popular.