“Celebrity” in Japanese
Short answer
Celebrity in Japanese is “名士” (meishi). Full meaning: celebrity, personage.
Other ways to say “Celebrity” in Japanese
著名人
chomeijin celebrity, personality, prominent figure
有名人
yuumeijin celebrity, famous person, public figure, big name
セレブリティー
sereburitii celebrity
スター
sutaa star (actor, athlete, etc.), celebrity; star (symbol), asterisk; (celestial) star
芸能人
geinoujin entertainer, performer, celebrity, entertainment personality
パーソナリティー
paasonaritii personality, individuality; TV personality, celebrity
アイドル
aidoru performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following, Japanese idol; (cultural) icon, idol, star, celebrity, person who is greatly admired; idol (object of worship), image
アイドる
aidoru performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following, Japanese idol; (cultural) icon, idol, star, celebrity, person who is greatly admired; idol (object of worship), image
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