名声(めいせい)

めいせい
noun
fame; reputation
1. fame; reputation; renown
The state of being widely known and admired.
名声(めいせい)を得(え)る。
To gain fame.
世界的(せかいてき)な名声(めいせい)がある。
To have worldwide fame.
名声(めいせい)に傷(きず)がつく。
To damage one's reputation.

名声(めいせい) refers to public fame or renown, typically positive and based on achievement.

WORD FORMATION:
名(めい) (name) + 声(せい) (voice/reputation) - literally "one's name being spoken."

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 名声(めいせい)を得(え)る: to gain fame
  • 名声(めいせい)を博(はく)す: to win widespread fame
  • 名声(めいせい)が高(たか)い: highly renowned
  • 名声(めいせい)に傷(きず)がつく: to damage one's reputation
  • 世界的(せかいてき)な名声(めいせい): worldwide fame

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 評判(ひょうばん): reputation (general, can be good or bad)
  • 名誉(めいよ): honor, distinction
  • 有名(ゆうめい): famous (adjective)
  • 知名度(ちめいど): name recognition, degree of fame
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Added 2026.1.16 16:48 · Revised 2026.1.30 9:20
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