Jisho

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1. 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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2. (cultural) icon; idol; star; celebrity; person who is greatly admired
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3. idol (object of worship); imageSee also 偶像
Wikipedia definition
4. Japanese idolIn Japanese culture, idols are (usually female) media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g. as singers for pop groups, bit-part actors, TV personalities, models in photo spreads published in magazines, advertisements, etc.
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