スター
すたー
noun
star (celebrity)
1.
star, celebrity
A famous and popular person, especially in entertainment or sports.
スター (from English 'star') refers to famous celebrities, not celestial stars (星).
COMMON USES:
- 映画スター: movie star
- ポップスター: pop star
- スポーツスター: sports star
- スター選手: star player
- スター誕生: birth of a star (also a famous TV talent show)
RELATED TERMS:
- 有名人: famous person, celebrity
- 芸能人: entertainer
- 俳優: actor
- アイドル: idol (young celebrity)
For astronomical stars, use 星.
Related Words
Related:
星 (star (celestial))