idol in Japanese
idol in Japanese is 偶像, アイドル — idol means an object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
idol in Japanese
偶像
Pronounced: guuzō
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
アイドル
Pronounced: aidoru
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
アイドル
Pronounced: aidoru
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
偶像
Pronounced: guuzō
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
アイドル
Pronounced: aidoru
(Asia, originally, Japan) A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
What does "idol" mean?
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noun An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
"Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine."
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noun A person who is greatly admired, especially a celebrity or public figure.
"The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team."
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idol in a sentence
- Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine.
- The museum displays a carved wooden idol from an ancient island culture.
- The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team.
- Many fans see the famous singer as an idol and copy her style.
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What is "idol" in Japanese?
"idol" in Japanese is 偶像, アイドル. idol means: An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
How do you pronounce 偶像?
"idol" in Japanese is 偶像, pronounced "guuzō".
How do you use "idol" in a sentence?
Example: "Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine." In Japanese, "idol" is 偶像, アイドル.
Are there other ways to say "idol" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "idol": 偶像, アイドル.
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