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How to say 'Talent' in Japanese | タレント

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The Japanese word for Talent is 'Tarento', written as タレント in Japanese.

    Meaning

    Talent

    Reading

    Tarento

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun 'タレント (tarento)' refers to a person who appears on television or other media, often as a celebrity or entertainer. This term is borrowed from the English word 'talent' but has a more specific meaning in Japanese, referring to individuals who are known for their media presence rather than their skills or abilities. For example: That talent is very popular「あのタレントはとても人気です」(あのタレントはとてもにんきです). She wants to become a talent「彼女はタレントになりたいです」(かのじょはタレントになりたいです). It's important to note that while 'タレント' can sometimes imply a certain level of skill or ability, its primary usage is to describe media personalities.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Frequency

    6171

    Composition

    katakana

    Handwriting

Katakana in the Word タレント

This word contains 4 Katakana characters :

  • katakana

    Reading

    Ta
  • katakana

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    Re
  • katakana

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    N
  • katakana

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    To

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