スター

すたー
noun
star (celebrity)
1. star, celebrity
A famous and popular person, especially in entertainment or sports.
She is a movie star.
I dream of becoming a star.
That baseball player is a star to the children.

スター (from English 'star') refers to famous celebrities, not celestial stars ((ほし)).

COMMON USES:

  • 映画(えいが)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(せんしゅ): star player
  • スター誕生(たんじょう): birth of a star (also a famous TV talent show)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 有名人(ゆうめいじん): famous person, celebrity
  • 芸能人(げいのうじん): entertainer
  • 俳優(はいゆう): actor
  • アイドル: idol (young celebrity)

For astronomical stars, use (ほし).

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