スター

• Reading: スター
• Romaji: sutaa
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.taː/

Meaning

Star; a famous or celebrated person, especially in entertainment.

A loanword from English 'star.' In Japanese, スター almost exclusively refers to a celebrity or famous performer, not a celestial body (which is 星). Often used for movie stars, pop idols, and sports celebrities. Can be combined with other words like スター選手 (star player).

Examples

1. 彼女は若くしてスターになった。 She became a star at a young age.
2. あのスター選手の試合を見に行きたい。 I want to go see that star player's game.
3. スターのサインをもらって嬉しかった。 I was thrilled to get the star's autograph.

Usage Guide

Context: entertainment, sports, media

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'star' in its figurative sense of a famous person. Adopted into Japanese during the early film era of the 20th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal