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“fame” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeisei

Example

その歌手は世界的な名声を得ました。so no ka shu wa se kai teki na mei sei o e ma shi ta

The singer gained worldwide fame.

Illustration for 名声 (fame)

How to say “fame” in Japanese

“Fame” in Japanese is 名声 (meisei).

The word 名声 (meisei) centers on a publicly recognized name that brings respect, rather than mere visibility.

Full entry for 名声: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 名声

批評家の評価が、若い作家の名声をさらに高めました。hi hyō ka no hyō ka ga waka i sak ka no mei sei o sa ra ni taka me ma shi ta

The critics' praise further enhanced the young writer's fame.

Tips for using 名声

  • 名声 (meisei) often describes recognition supported by achievement, so it commonly appears in contexts involving artists, athletes, scholars, and other public figures.

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