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.
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.
Please put the vase on the stand.
The base or plinth of a column in classical architecture.
To admire or idealize someone excessively.
Means 'to worship' or 'to idolize'. Used when someone is admired to an extreme degree.
He puts her on a pedestal.
Means 'to idealize'. Closer to the idea of seeing someone as perfect.
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.
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.
Everyone puts him on too high a pedestal.
Place the bust on the pedestal.