Japanese word

タレント

Pronunciation

Romajitarento

Meaning

  • nounentertainer

Example

そのタレントは毎週テレビに出ます。so no ta re n to wa mai shū te re bi ni de ma su

That entertainer appears on TV every week.

Illustration for タレント (entertainer)

More examples

そのタレントは新しい番組で司会を務めています。so no ta re n to wa atara shi i ban gumi de shi kai o tsuto me te i ma su

That entertainer is hosting a new show.

Core concept

Describes a public entertainer whose work is presented through television and other mass media.

Common phrases

  • テレビのタレントte re bi no ta re n to

    television personality

  • 人気のタレントnin ki no ta re n to

    popular entertainer

  • 新人タレントshin jin ta re n to

    new entertainer

Similar words

芸能人geinōjin: A person who works in entertainment through television, music, acting, or similar media.
芸人geinin: A performer known mainly for comedy on stage, television, or other media.

Definition in Japanese

テレビやラジオなどのメディアに出演して活動する芸能人。te re bi ya ra ji o na do no me di a ni shutsu en shi te katsu dō su ru gei nō nin

Word origin

タレント (tarento, "entertainer") comes from English talent, but Japanese uses the borrowed word for a person active in entertainment media rather than for an ability.

Usage tips

  • A Japanese タレント (tarento, "entertainer") may appear in many kinds of programs, while English talent usually refers to skill or ability.

Other meanings

  • television personalitynoun

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