スターsutaa

1. nounstar (actor, athlete, etc.); celebrity
   スターの野球やきゅう選手せんしゅはよくサインを求もとめられる。↗

   Star baseball players are often asked for autographs.
2. nounstar (symbol); asterisk
3. noun(celestial) star

• Synonym花形はながたNeutralThe most prominent person — or sector — in a field, as in 「花形選手」「花形産業」; its original sense is a floral pattern or ornament.
• SynonymスーパースターNeutralA loanword for a world-class superstar, a stronger degree than 「スター」; used mostly of sports and entertainment figures.
• Synonym星ほしNeutralThe stars in the sky; figuratively also a celebrity or a hope, as in 「期待の星」. 「スター」 usually refers to a popular celebrity.
• Synonym千両役者せんりょうやくしゃNeutralOriginally a highly paid star actor; figuratively, someone who performs brilliantly at a critical moment, as in 「まさに千両役者だ」.
• Related王者おうじゃNeutralThe strongest figure in a field, as in 「絶対王者」; it stresses dominating through ability, while 「スター」 stresses popularity.
• Related巨匠きょしょうWrittenWritten term. A master in the arts and similar fields, as in 「映画界の巨匠」; it stresses achievement and mastery, not necessarily wide popularity.
• Related明星みょうじょうWrittenRead 「みょうじょう」. Written term, originally the morning star (Venus); by extension an outstanding figure in a field, as in 「文壇の明星」, with a classical flavor.
• RelatedエースNeutralA loanword for the ace or mainstay of a team, as in 「チームのエース」; it stresses carrying the team on ability.
• RelatedナンバーワンNeutralA loanword meaning number one, the best; it stresses ranking, and the person is not necessarily a popular star.
• RelatedエトワールWrittenWritten term. A French loanword for a star in the sky or a ballet's leading dancer; hardly ever used in everyday speech.
• Related大立者おおだてものWrittenWritten term, somewhat old-fashioned: the most influential figure in a field, or a troupe's top-billed actor; 「スター」 stresses popularity.
• Related立役者たてやくしゃNeutralThe key figure who plays the central role, as in 「優勝の立役者」; it stresses the greatest contribution rather than fame.

Use 「スター」 for a popular, well-liked celebrity. Say 「スーパースター」 for a world-class superstar, 「エース」 for a team's ace, 「立役者」 for the key contributor, and 「巨匠」 for a master of an art. 「王者」 and 「ナンバーワン」 stress being at the top, 「花形」 current prominence, 「千両役者」 a clutch performer; 「明星」, 「大立者」 and 「エトワール」 are written or rare, and 「星」 is the literal star.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 星ほし。
2. スポーツや演劇えんげきなどで人気にんきのある人物じんぶつ。