Vocabulary

What does アイドル (aidoru) mean?

アイドル means performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol.

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Readingアイドル
Romajiaidoru
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アイドル
aidoru

performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol

  1. 1noun performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol
  2. 2noun (cultural) icon; idol; star
  3. 3noun idol (object of worship); image

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