“Popular figure” in Japanese
Short answer
Popular figure in Japanese is “売れっ子” (urekko). Full meaning: popular figure, person in demand, favorite, favourite.
Other ways to say “Popular figure” in Japanese
名物男
meibutsuotoko popular figure, outstanding person, well-known person, lion
ウレッコ
urekko popular figure, person in demand, favorite, favourite
売れっ妓
urekko popular figure, person in demand, favorite, favourite
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