Japanese Conversation · Level 23
90 words
Japanese word
アイドル
Pronunciation
Romajiaidoru
Meaning
- nounidol
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a performer who gains strong public admiration through a carefully presented image and appearances in entertainment.
Common phrases
アイドルの歌a i do ru no uta
an idol's song
アイドルグループa i do ru gu rū pu
idol group
アイドルになるa i do ru ni na ru
become an idol
アイドルを目指すa i do ru o me za su
aim to become an idol
Similar words
スターsutā: A highly popular performer who receives broad public attention and admiration.
タレントtarento: A performer who takes part in television shows and other entertainment activities.
芸能人geinōjin: A professional entertainer working in fields such as music, acting, or broadcasting.
Definition in Japanese
歌や踊りなどの芸能活動を行い、多くの人から憧れの対象として支持される芸能人。uta ya odo ri na do no gei nō katsu dō o okona i ō ku no hito ka ra akoga re no tai shō to shi te shi ji sa re ru gei nō nin
Word origin
The Japanese noun アイドル (aidoru, "idol") was borrowed from the English noun idol, which originally referred to an image worshiped as a god.
Usage tips
- In English, idol can describe anyone greatly admired, while Japanese アイドル (aidoru) usually refers specifically to a popular entertainment performer.