How to say "superstar" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe direct equivalent, for a hugely famous entertainer or athlete. Use this for the everyday sense of 'superstar' — a pop singer or sports figure at the height of fame.
- 巨星きょせいnounA word for a great person or giant — a towering figure in a field such as politics or business. Its 'superstar' sense is figurative, so it is not the usual choice for a mere celebrity.
Use 「スーパースター」 for the ordinary sense — a hugely famous entertainer or athlete; 巨星 is really a word for a great person or giant, a towering figure in a field, with 'superstar' only as a figurative extension.
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