Translation guide
A pedestal is a base or support for a statue, column, or similar object. In Japanese, the most common term is 台座 (daiza), but other words exist depending on context.
The physical stand on which a statue, bust, or sculpture is placed.
The standard word for a pedestal or base for a statue, sculpture, or column. Used in art, architecture, and everyday contexts.
その彫刻は大理石の台座の上に置かれている。
The sculpture is placed on a marble pedestal.
A more general term for a stand or base. Can be used for pedestals but is less specific than 台座.
花瓶を台の上に置いてください。
Please put the vase on the stand.
The base or plinth of a column in classical architecture.
Specifically refers to the base of a pillar or column, often used in architectural contexts.
この神殿の柱礎は精巧な彫刻で飾られている。
The column bases of this temple are decorated with intricate carvings.
Can also be used for column bases, though 柱礎 is more precise.
To admire or idealize someone excessively.
Means 'to worship' or 'to idolize'. Used when someone is admired to an extreme degree.
彼は彼女を崇拝している。
He puts her on a pedestal.
Means 'to idealize'. Closer to the idea of seeing someone as perfect.
彼女は彼を理想化しすぎている。
She idealizes him too much (puts him on a pedestal).
Literally 'to lift up', used figuratively to mean praising or elevating someone's status excessively.
A small stand for displaying a bust, vase, or award.
A display stand or ornamental base, often used for vases, trophies, or small sculptures.
トロフィーは飾り台の上に並べられている。
The trophies are lined up on the display pedestals.
Again, a general stand; context clarifies it's a pedestal.
胸像を台に置く。
Place the bust on the pedestal.
The English word 'pedestal' is sometimes directly borrowed as ペデスタル, but this is rare and mainly used in technical or design contexts. For everyday use, stick to 台座 or 台.
The pedestal of the pillar is slightly tilted.
みんなが彼を持ち上げすぎだよ。
Everyone puts him on too high a pedestal.