English–Japanese

“idol” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiaidoru

Example

私はアイドルの歌をよく聞きます。watashi wa a i do ru no uta o yo ku ki ki ma su

I often listen to an idol's songs.

Illustration for アイドル (idol)

How to say “idol” in Japanese

“Idol” in Japanese is アイドル (aidoru).

Describes a performer who gains strong public admiration through a carefully presented image and appearances in entertainment.

Full entry for アイドル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with アイドル

彼女は将来、アイドルになりたいです。kano jo wa shō rai a i do ru ni na ri ta i de su

She wants to become an idol in the future.

Tips for using アイドル

  • In English, idol can describe anyone greatly admired, while Japanese アイドル (aidoru) usually refers specifically to a popular entertainment performer.

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