Translation and Meaning of: スター - suta-

The Japanese word 「スター」 (suta-) is an adaptation of the English "star", often used to refer to celebrities or prominent figures in the entertainment world, especially in cinema, music, and sports. This word captures the essence of a star as a symbol of brilliance, success, and public recognition. Thus, a person designated as a 「スター」 (suta-) is seen as someone who shines in their field, attracting the attention and iration of the public.

Etymologically, 「スター」 (suta-) is an example of the practice of loanwords in the Japanese language, which has a long history of adopting words from other languages, primarily English, after the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century. At that time, various words were incorporated to adapt to the growing Western influence, and 「スター」 (suta-) was one of them, highlighting the influence of Western culture in modern Japan.

Common Uses of the Word 'スター' (suta-)

• It refers to artists, such as actors and musicians.
• Used to describe prominent athletes.
• You can refer to public figures with great notoriety in various fields.
• Used in promotional contexts, such as at award events.

The popularity of 「スター」 (suta-) is linked to the phenomenon of pop culture and social media, where the figure of an 'influencer' or 'internet celebrity' is also recognized under this term. Furthermore, the word is often used in combinations, such as 「アイドルスター」 (aidoru suta-) to indicate pop idols, or other compounds that highlight the relevance of a specific star. In a broader context, the notion of a 「スター」 (suta-) transcends the entertainment industry, allowing classifications of characters and figures ired in society.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 星 (hoshi) - Star
• 明星 (myoujou) - Bright star (often used to refer to a bright planet like Venus)
• スターダム (sutādamu) - Stardom, fame as a star
• スターフィッシュ (sutāfisshu) - Starfish
• スターマイン (sutāmain) - Star-shaped fireworks
• スターマップ (sutāmappu) - Star map
• スターライト (sutāraito) - Light of the stars
• スターリング (sutāringu) - It refers to sterling silver, a metal alloy of silver.
• スターリングシルバー (sutāringu shirubā) - Sterling silver, usually used in jewelry
• スターリングシルバー925 (sutāringu shirubā 925) - Sterling silver of 92.5% purity
• スターリングシルバーリング (sutāringu shirubā ringu) - Sterling silver ring
• スターリングシルバーペンダント (sutāringu shirubā pendanto) - Sterling silver pendant
• スターリングシルバーブレスレット (sutāringu shirubā buresuretto) - Sterling silver bracelet
• スターリングシルバーネックレス (sutāringu shirubā nekkuresu) - Sterling silver necklace
• スターリングシルバーアクセサリー (sutāringu shirubā akusesarī) - Sterling silver accessories
• スターリングシルバーアクセサリー925 (sutāringu shirubā akusesarī 925) - 925 sterling silver accessories