Translation and Meaning of: 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 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.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 有名な (Yūmei na) - famous
• 名高い (Nadatakai) - Famous; remarkable
• 著名な (Chomei na) - Notable; renowned
• 知られた (Shirareta) - 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

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