名物(めいぶつ)

めいぶつ
noun
local specialty; famous product
1. local specialty; famous product
A product, food, or attraction that a particular region is known for.
大阪(おおさか)の名物(めいぶつ)はたこ焼(や)きだ。
Osaka's famous specialty is takoyaki.
名物(めいぶつ)を買(か)ってお土産(みやげ)にする。
To buy local specialties as souvenirs.
この町(まち)の名物(めいぶつ)は何(なん)ですか。
What is this town's specialty?

名物(めいぶつ) refers to specialty items that make a region famous, often food or crafts.

COMMON USAGE:

  • ご当地(ごとうち)名物(めいぶつ): local specialty
  • 名物(めいぶつ)料理(りょうり): regional dish

COLLOQUIAL:
名物(めいぶつ)おじさん/おばさん can refer to a local "character" who is well-known in an area.

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Added 2026.1.16 17:15 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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