名門(めいもん)

めいもん
noun
prestigious family; distinguished institution
1. prestigious family, distinguished house
A family with a long and illustrious lineage, known for wealth, influence, or accomplishment across generations.
名門(めいもん)の出(で)だ。
He comes from a prestigious family.
彼女(かのじょ)は名門(めいもん)家系(かけい)に生(う)まれた。
She was born into a distinguished family.
代々(だいだい)続(つづ)く名門(めいもん)の家(いえ)が没落(ぼつらく)した。
A prestigious house that had continued for generations fell into decline.
2. prestigious institution, elite school, renowned organization
A school, company, sports team, or other organization with a long tradition of excellence and high reputation.
名門(めいもん)大学(だいがく)に合格(ごうかく)した。
I was accepted to a prestigious university.
あのチームは野球(やきゅう)の名門(めいもん)だ。
That team is a powerhouse in baseball.
名門(めいもん)校(こう)の伝統(でんとう)を守(まも)りながら改革(かいかく)を進(すす)めている。
They are pushing reforms while preserving the traditions of the prestigious school.

Common collocations

  • 名門(めいもん)校(こう) (prestigious school)
  • 名門(めいもん)大学(だいがく) (elite university)
  • 名門(めいもん)チーム (powerhouse team)
  • 名門(めいもん)の出(で) (from a distinguished family)
  • 名門(めいもん)家系(かけい) (prestigious lineage)

Usage

名門(めいもん) always carries a positive connotation of longstanding prestige and tradition. In sports, 名門(めいもん) is used for teams with a strong historical record — even if they are not currently winning, a 名門(めいもん) team commands respect. In the context of schools, it refers to elite, well-established institutions.

Related Words

Compare: 名校(めいこう) (famous school)
Compare: 名家(めいか) (distinguished family)
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Added 2026.2.19 19:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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