How to say 'Idol' in Japanese | アイドル

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The Japanese word for Idol is 'Aidoru', written as アイドル in Japanese.

word

アイドル

Meaning

Idol

Reading

Aidoru

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'アイドル (aidoru)' refers to a popular entertainer, often a young singer, actor, or performer, who is admired by fans, particularly in the context of Japanese pop culture. These idols are typically associated with talent agencies and are marketed for their charm, appearance, and personality rather than just their talent. They often appear in TV shows, commercials, and live performances. For example: She is a popular idol「彼女は人気のアイドルです」(かのじょはにんきのアイドルです). I went to an idol concert「アイドルのコンサートに行きました」(アイドルのコンサートにいきました). The term can also be used more broadly to describe someone who is idolized or admired, though this usage is less common.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3621

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word アイドル

This word contains 4 Katakana characters :

katakana

ア

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katakana

イ

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ド

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ル

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