Translation of Japanese word "有名" to English
有名
ゆうめい
[yuumei]
IPA: /yuu'mei/
Meaning
AdjectiveWell known.
How to use
有名 (yuumei) — 'famous / well-known'. な-adjective or noun. 有名な歌手 — famous singer. 有名店 (yuumeiten) — famous shop.
🇬🇧 English
famous
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 有名
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆうめい
Romaji Transcription: yuumei
Example Sentences
この俳優は有名です。
このはいゆうはゆうめいです。
This actor is famous.
この場所は有名です。
このばしょはゆうめいです。
This place is famous.
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- 世界的に有名— world-famous
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Frequency rank: #919 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "有名" mean?▼
The Japanese word "有名" means "famous" in English.
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The word "有名" is read as "ゆうめい" (yuumei). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to famous people or places.".
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