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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
noun
Pronounced: guuzō
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
アイドル
noun
Pronounced: aidoru
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
アイドル
noun
Pronounced: aidoru
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
偶像
noun
Pronounced: guuzō
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
アイドル
noun
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?

  1. noun An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
    "Archaeologists found a small stone idol in the temple ruins."
  2. noun A person who is greatly admired, especially a celebrity or public figure.
    "The teenager kept a poster of her pop idol on the bedroom wall."
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idol in a sentence

  • Archaeologists found a small stone idol in the temple ruins.
  • The teenager kept a poster of her pop idol on the bedroom wall.

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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: "Archaeologists found a small stone idol in the temple ruins." 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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