Translation of Japanese word "有名人" to English
有名人
ゆうめいじん
[yuumeijin]
IPA: /jɯːmeːdʑin/
Meaning
NounA rite or ceremony.
How to use
有名人 (yuumeijin) — 'celebrity / famous person'. 芸能人 (geinoujin) — entertainer / TV personality.
🇬🇧 English
celebrity / famous person
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 有名人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆうめいじん
Romaji Transcription: yuumeijin
Example Sentences
有名人はテレビに出ます。
ゆうめいじんはてれびにでます。
The celebrity appears on TV.
有名人は多くのファンを持ちます。
ゆうめいじんはおおくのふあんをもちます。
The celebrity has many fans.
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Common phrases
- 大物有名人— big celebrity
- 有名人に会う— meet a celebrity
- テレビの有名人— TV celebrity
Frequency rank: #465 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "有名人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "有名人" means "celebrity / famous person" in English.
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The word "有名人" is read as "ゆうめいじん" (yuumeijin). 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: "A person who is well-known to many people.".
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