role model

Noun

A person who serves as an example, whose behavior is emulated by others.

Japanese Meaning

模範となる人、見本となる人物

My older sister has always been a role model for me, showing how to work hard and stay kind.

私の姉はいつも私にとって模範となる人で、努力することや優しくあることを示してくれました。

Sense（1）

A person who serves as an example, whose behavior is emulated by others.

Where's my wife and family? / What if I die here? / Who'll be my role model / Now that my role model is gone, gone?

role models

（ plural ）