A person widely known by the public; a celebrity or public figure famous for work in areas like TV, film, sports, or politics.
彼は有名人なので、写真を頼まれることが多い。
Because he's a celebrity, he's often asked for photos.
有名人でも私生活は大切にしたいものだ。
Even celebrities want to protect their private lives.
子どものころから有名人に会うのが夢だった。
As a child, it was my dream to meet a famous person.