Japanese Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Japanese word
スター
Pronunciation
Romajisutā
Meaning
- nounstar
Example
彼は有名なスターです。kare wa yū mei na su tā de su
He is a famous star.
More examples
あの歌手は若い人たちのスターになりました。a no ka shu wa waka i hito ta chi no su tā ni na ri ma shi ta
That singer became a star among young people.
Core concept
Describes a person who stands out by attracting wide public attention and admiration.
Common phrases
映画スターei ga su tā
movie star
スターになるsu tā ni na ru
become a star
大スターō su tā
big star
Similar words
有名人yūmeijin: A person who is widely known to the public, regardless of profession.
Definition in Japanese
多くの人に知られ、注目や人気を集める著名な芸能人。ō ku no hito ni shi ra re chū moku ya nin ki o atsu me ru cho mei na gei nō nin
Word origin
スター (sutā, "star") is a Japanese borrowing from English star, whose older meaning was a bright object in the sky and whose meaning expanded to include a leading performer.
Usage tips
- In English, star can describe an actor or singer's public status rather than a specific job, so the word often refers to fame in the entertainment world.
Other meanings
- celebritynoun
Related words
- スター性sutāseistar qualitynoun