“Idol” in Japanese
Short answer
Idol in Japanese is “神像” (shinzou). Full meaning: idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity).
Other ways to say “Idol” in Japanese
イドラ
idora idol (esp. in the philosophy of Francis Bacon: idols of the tribe, cave, market, and theater)
偶像
guuzou image, idol, statue
本尊
honzon principal object of worship (at a Buddhist temple), principal image; idol, icon, object of adoration; the man himself, the person at the heart of the matter
いとら
itora idol (esp. in the philosophy of Francis Bacon: idols of the tribe, cave, market, and theater)
アクリルスタンド
akurirusutando standing print of an anime character, idol, etc. on an acrylic sheet
御本尊
gohonzon principal object of worship at a temple (usu. a buddha or bodhisattva), principal image, idol; the man himself, the person at the heart of the matter
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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