Japanese word

芸能人

Pronunciation

Romajigeinōjin

Meaning

  • nouncelebrity

Example

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.

Illustration for 芸能人 (celebrity)

More examples

テレビで芸能人を見かけました。te re bi de gei nō jin o mi ka ke ma shi ta

I saw a celebrity on television.

Core concept

Describes a person known to the public through work in entertainment and recognized beyond a single performance.

Common phrases

  • 有名な芸能人yū mei na gei nō jin

    famous celebrity

  • 人気のある芸能人nin ki no a ru gei nō jin

    popular celebrity

  • 好きな芸能人su ki na gei nō jin

    favorite celebrity

Similar words

タレントtarento: A person who works in television, radio, or other forms of entertainment, often in several roles.
有名人yūmeijin: A person recognized by many people because of public work or achievements.
スターsutā: A well-known performer who has gained a high level of popularity.

Definition in Japanese

芸能の分野で活動し、世間によく知られている人。gei nō no bun ya de katsu dō shi se ken ni yo ku shi ra re te i ru hito

Word origin

The compound 芸能人 (geinōjin) combines 芸能 (geinō, "entertainment") with 人 (jin, "person"), referring to a person connected with entertainment.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese media, 芸能人 (geinōjin) is a broad label for people in show business, including singers, actors, and television personalities.

Other meanings

  • entertainernoun
  • performernoun

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