Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
有名
Pronunciation
Romajiyūmei
Meaning
- na-adjectivefamous
Example
彼は有名です。kare wa yū mei de su
He is famous.
More examples
その店は新鮮なパンで有名です。so no mise wa shin sen na pa n de yū mei de su
That shop is famous for its fresh bread.
Core concept
Describes a person, place, thing, or idea whose name is known by many people.
Common phrases
有名な場所yū mei na ba sho
famous place
世界で有名se kai de yū mei
famous worldwide
有名になるyū mei ni na ru
become famous
Similar words
著名chomei: Known by many people and recognized for notable work or qualities.
Definition in Japanese
人や物事の名が多くの人に知られているさま。hito ya mono goto no na ga ō ku no hito ni shi ra re te i ru sa ma
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound combines 有 (yū, "have") and 名 (mei, "name"), expressing the idea of having a name known to many people.
Usage tips
- The form 有名な (yūmeina) comes before a noun, while 有名です (yūmei desu) ends a polite sentence.
Opposites
- 無名mumeiunknownnoun