English–Japanese

“prestigious family” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeimon

Example

彼は名門の出身です。kare wa mei mon no shus shin de su

He comes from a prestigious family.

Illustration for 名門 (prestigious family)

How to say “prestigious family” in Japanese

“Prestigious family” in Japanese is 名門 (meimon).

Describes a family or institution that has earned lasting respect and status.

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

Example sentences with 名門

彼女は名門の家に生まれました。kano jo wa mei mon no ie ni u ma re ma shi ta

She was born into a prestigious family.

Tips for using 名門

  • In conversation, 名門 (meimon) can describe either a family or a school, so the surrounding noun usually makes the referent clear.

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