タレント
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Base noun form. Borrowed from English 'talent', used in Japanese to refer to TV personalities or celebrities. It functions as a regular noun in sentences, e.g., 『あのタレントは人気があります』 (ano tarento wa ninki ga arimasu, 'That star is popular').
Theme
User and their friend Aya are chatting at a café in Osaka about TV shows and entertainment. Aya is a fan of variety programs and often shares insights.
タレント
タレント
talent / star / personality
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a TV star with a 'talent' for entertaining. 'Talent' sounds like タレント (tarento, 'talent / Star') — it's a borrowed word from English!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『タレント』 (tarento) often refers to TV personalities or celebrities who appear on variety shows, not necessarily skilled performers. They are known for their charisma and public presence.
Forms
Base: タレントBase noun form. Borrowed from English 'talent', used in Japanese to refer to TV personalities or celebrities. It functions as a regular noun in sentences, e.g., 『あのタレントは人気があります』 (ano tarento wa ninki ga arimasu, 'That star is popular').