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スター (sutaa) Japanese meaning: star | Kotomora
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She became a movie star overnight.
The team's star player missed the game because of an injury.
Related words· 9 有名人 means any famous person in general, while スター implies a standout, glamorous figure especially in entertainment or sports.
星 is the native Japanese word for a celestial body or a star-shaped mark, while スター is the loanword more common for rating stars or in casual/interface contexts.
アスタリスク is the precise technical term for the * symbol, while スター is used more loosely for star marks like ratings or a スターキー.
スター simply means a famous performer or athlete, while スーパースター emphasizes an especially top-tier, exceptional level of fame.
Show 5 more スター is a casual loanword for a celebrity in general, whereas 花形 highlights someone as the central, leading figure within a specific group or field.
スター is the everyday loanword for a celebrity, while 明星 is a more literary, elevated way to call someone a brilliant, preeminent figure.
スター is a general term for a celebrity or star, while トップスター specifically emphasizes being the top-ranked or lead performer.
スター is a broader word for any famous entertainer or sports figure, whereas アイドル implies a carefully managed image and a devoted fan base.
Written forms スター Usage 100%
Standard katakana spelling for all senses.
スタア Usage <1%
search-only kana form
Search-only kana form; an older or nonstandard-looking spelling compared with modern スター.
Etymology No explicit language-of-origin data is specified. The spelling and meanings are those of the katakana word スター, associated with English “star.”
スター implies a top-tier, widely admired celebrity, while 芸能人 is a neutral term for anyone in show business, famous or not.
スター
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star configuration; star topology
