スーパースターsuupaasutaa

Common
Definitions
  1. nounsuperstar
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymスターNeutralA loanword for a star or popular figure; the range is broader, while 「スーパースター」 points to a top-tier superstar famous around the world.
  • RelatedチャンピオンNeutralA loanword for a champion or title winner; it centers on winning competitions and does not imply the person is a household name.
  • Related王者おうじゃNeutralThe king or strongest figure in a field; it stresses dominance through ability, unlike 「スーパースター」, which means a top-tier superstar.
  • Related巨匠きょしょうNeutralA master in the arts; it stresses artistic attainment and says nothing about popularity, unlike 「スーパースター」.
  • Related達人たつじんNeutralA highly skilled expert; it stresses mastery of a craft and says nothing about fame, unlike 「スーパースター」.
  • Related明星みょうじょうWrittenWritten/formal prose. Originally the morning star (Venus), it is also a metaphor for an outstanding person in a field, as in 「期待の明星」; in speech say 「スター」.
  • RelatedナンバーワンNeutralA loanword for number one, the top-ranked person; it does not carry the sense of a world-famous top superstar that 「スーパースター」 has.
  • RelatedエースNeutralA loanword for an ace, such as a team's main pitcher; it does not mean a world-famous top superstar.
  • Related千両役者せんりょうやくしゃNeutralA star actor of superb skill, also used figuratively for a key figure; it does not mean a world-famous top superstar.
  • Related大立者おおだてものNeutralA big name with real clout in a field; it does not carry the image of a world-famous top superstar.
  • Related立役者たてやくしゃNeutralThe top-billed actor of a troupe, also figuratively the central figure in getting something done; it does not mean a top superstar.
  • Antonym無名むめいNeutralThe antonym: nameless and unknown; it stands in direct contrast to 「スーパースター」.

Use 「スーパースター」 for a top-tier superstar famous worldwide. For stars in general say 「スター」, for champions 「チャンピオン」, for aces 「エース」, for art masters 「巨匠」; 「無名」 is the antonym for someone unknown.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 映画えいがや音楽おんがく、スポーツなどで大だい活躍かつやくし、世界中せかいじゅうで有名ゆうめいになった著名人ちょめいじん。
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