Translation and Meaning of: 有名 - yuumei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 有名 (yuumei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yuumei
Kana: ゆうめい
Type: Adjective
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Translation / Meaning: fame
Meaning in English: fame
Definition: Things that are usually well known.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (有名) yuumei
The Japanese word 「有名」 (yuumei) is widely used to express the concept of something or someone that is known or renowned. The term is a composition of two kanjis: 「有」(yuu), which means "to exist" or "to have," and 「名」(mei), which means "name" or "fame." Together, they form the idea of "having fame" or "existing a known name," referring to something or someone that is famous or well-known.
In terms of its application, 「有名」 is versatile. It can describe a variety of subjects, from people, products, places to works of art, anything that has a significant degree of recognition or popularity. In a cultural context, 「有名」 is often associated with concepts such as celebrity, distinction, and influence, being used to highlight the prominence and recognized impact of a particular entity in society.
The origin of the use of 「有名」 dates back to the use of Chinese characters (kanji), which were adopted in Japan over a thousand years ago. The kanji 「有」 is derived from the radical that represents property or existence, while 「名」 derives from the radical that symbolizes a sound or an echo, related to "name" or "reputation." This etymological construction reflects a universal concept present in many cultures: the idea that the fame or reputation of something or someone is perceived through the recognition of the name.
Variations and Uses of 「有名」:
- 「有名人」(yuumeijin) - famous person, celebrity.
- "有名な場所" (yuumei na basho) - famous place.
- 「有名な料理」(yuumei na ryouri) - famous food.
These variations highlight the flexibility of this word in everyday Japanese, demonstrating how a term can capture the essence of fame in different contexts.
How to Write in Japanese - (有名) yuumei
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (有名) yuumei:
Synonyms and similar words
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "Things that are usually well known." in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "fame" é "(有名) yuumei".
Below is a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or are a variation of the word. "(有名) yuumei":
- 有名な (Yūmei na) - Famoso
- 名高い (Nadatakai) - Famous; remarkable
- 著名な (Chomei na) - Notable; renowned
- 知られた (Shirareta) - Well-known
- 有声 (Yūsei) - With sound; spoken
- 有力 (Yūryoku) - Powerful; influential
- 有望 (Yūbō) - Promising
- 有利 (Yūri) - Favorable; beneficial
- 顕著な (Kencho na) - Prominent; highlighted
- 高名な (Koumei na) - Famous; high reputation
- 有名人 (Yūmeijin) - Famous person
- 名士 (Meishi) - Renowned person; celebrity
- 名人 (Meijin) - Master; renowned expert
- 名匠 (Meishō) - Great master; renowned craftsman
- 名家 (Meika) - Notable family; famous lineage
- 名門 (Meimon) - Prestigious school or family
- 名門校 (Meimon-kō) - Famous school; prestigious
- 名所 (Meisho) - Famous places
- 名勝 (Meishō) - Famous tourist spot
- 名物 (Meibutsu) - Famous product from a region
- 名産 (Meisan) - Characteristic product of a region
- 名品 (Meihin) - High-quality product
- 名曲 (Meikyoku) - Famous song
- 名画 (Meiga) - Famous painting
- 名作 (Meisaku) - Masterpiece; famous work
- 名著 (Meicho) - Famous work; classic
- 名言 (Meigen) - Famous quote
- 名文 (Meibun) - Famous text; noteworthy prose
- 名文句 (Meimonku) - Famous phrase
- 名句 (Meiku) - Famous verse
- 名歌 (Meika) - Famous song
- 名詞 (Meishi) - Noun; a word that names
- 名前 (Namae) - Name
- 名称 (Meishō) - Name; designation
Words related to: 有名
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: タレント
Romaji: tarento
Meaning:
talent; star; personality
Kana: よ
Romaji: yo
Meaning:
world; society; age; generation
Kana: めいしょ
Romaji: meisho
Meaning:
famous place
Kana: なだかい
Romaji: nadakai
Meaning:
famous; celebrated; well-known
Kana: な
Romaji: na
Meaning:
name; reputation
Kana: ちょめい
Romaji: chomei
Meaning:
well-known; observed; celebrated
Words with the same pronunciation: ゆうめい yuumei
Example Sentences - (有名) yuumei
Below are some example sentences:
ダース・ベイダーはスター・ウォーズの有名なキャラクターです。
Dāsu Beidā wa Sutā Wōzu no yūmei na kyarakutā desu
Darth Vader is a famous character from Star Wars.
Darth Vader is a famous character from Star Wars.
- ダース・ベイダー - fictional character
- は - topic particle
- スター・ウォーズ - title of a movie franchise
- の - possession particle
- 有名な - adjective meaning "famous"
- キャラクター - noun meaning "character"
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
この映画の監督はとても有名です。
Kono eiga no kantoku wa totemo yumei desu
The director of this film is very famous.
- この - this
- 映画 - movie
- の - in
- 監督 - director
- は - é
- とても - muito
- 有名 - famous
- です - is (polished form)
この本は有名な作家の著作です。
Kono hon wa yuumei na sakka no chosaku desu
This book is a work by a famous writer.
This book is a famous writer.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 本 - noun meaning "book"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 有名な - adjective meaning "famous"
- 作家 - noun meaning "writer"
- の - possession particle indicating that the writer is the owner of the work
- 著作 - noun meaning "literary work"
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form
彼は有名な氏です。
Kare wa yūmei na uji desu
He is a famous lord.
He is a famous person.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 有名 - adjective meaning "famous"
- な - particle connecting the adjective to the noun
- 氏 - noun meaning "sir" or "surname"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
有名な観光地に行きたいです。
Yūmei na kankōchi ni ikitai desu
I want to go to a famous tourist place.
I want to go to a famous tourist spot.
- 有名な - famous
- 観光地 - tourist spot
- に - particle indicating destination
- 行きたい - want to go
- です - a polite way of finishing a sentence
Other words of the same type: Adjective
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