セレブ
Meanings
2
wealthy person; rich person; socialite
Often implies a glamorous, high-society lifestyle beyond just being rich. Common in Japanese media.
That restaurant is frequented by wealthy socialites.
Usage patterns
- セレブな生活を送るto live a glamorous, wealthy lifestyle
Since getting married, she has been living a glamorous, wealthy lifestyle.
- セレブになるto become a celebrity/rich socialite
He succeeded in business and became a wealthy celebrity.
- セレブ気分を味わうto feel like a celebrity/rich person (for a day, experience, etc.)
I stayed at a luxury hotel and felt like a celebrity for a night.