名(めい)〜

めい
prefix
famous; noted; excellent
business
1. famous; noted; renowned
Prefix indicating something or someone of notable reputation.
この寺(てら)は名所(めいしょ)として知(し)られている。
This temple is known as a famous place.
名(めい) + 所(しょ) = famous place
名門(めいもん)大学(だいがく)に合格(ごうかく)した。
I was accepted into a prestigious university.
名曲(めいきょく)を集(あつ)めたアルバムを買(か)った。
I bought an album of famous songs.
2. excellent; fine
Prefix indicating high quality or excellence.
名作(めいさく)と呼(よ)ばれる映画(えいが)を見(み)た。
I watched a film called a masterpiece.
名(めい) + 作(さく) = masterpiece
あの監督(かんとく)は名采配(めいさいはい)で知(し)られている。
That manager is known for his excellent leadership.
名(めい) + 采配(さいはい) = excellent management
名医(めいい)に診(み)てもらった。
I was seen by an excellent doctor.

名(めい)〜 is a prefix meaning 'famous' or 'excellent.'

Compounds

Similar words

有名(ゆうめい)な (famous) is an adjective, while 名(めい)〜 is a prefix that attaches directly.

Usage

名刺(めいし) (business card) uses the kanji 名(な) for 'name' rather than 'famous.'

Related Words

Related: 有名(ゆうめい) (famous (adjective))
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Added 2026.1.13 16:20 · Revised 2026.10.10 15:20
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