English–Japanese

“specialty” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeibutsu

Example

この町の名物はりんごです。ko no machi no mei butsu wa ri n go de su

This town's specialty is apples.

Illustration for 名物 (specialty)

How to say “specialty” in Japanese

“Specialty” in Japanese is 名物 (meibutsu).

Describes something whose strong association with a particular place or group makes it a well-known representative item.

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

Example sentences with 名物

この店では、地元の名物を手軽に味わえます。ko no mise de wa ji moto no mei butsu o te garu ni aji wa e ma su

At this restaurant, you can easily try a local specialty.

Tips for using 名物

  • English speakers may associate specialty mainly with a skill or area of expertise, while 名物 (meibutsu) commonly points to a famous local dish, product, or attraction.

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