名声(めいせい)

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

Forms

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