名高い
なだかい
i-adjective
famous; renowned; celebrated
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 名高い | 名高くない |
| Past | 名高かった | 名高くなかった |
| て form | 名高くて | 名高くなくて |
| Adverbial | 名高く | — |
| Conditional ば | 名高ければ | 名高くなければ |
| Conditional たら | 名高かったら | 名高くなかったら |
1.
famous, renowned, celebrated, well-known
Widely known and respected for excellence or notable qualities. Carries a literary and dignified tone.
名高い画家だ。
He is a renowned painter.
この地方は温泉で名高い。
This region is famous for its hot springs.
世界的に名高い日本庭園を見学した。
I visited a world-renowned Japanese garden.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 〜で名高い (famous for ~)
- 世界的に名高い (world-renowned)
- 名高い名所 (celebrated place of interest)
SIMILAR WORDS:
Compared to 有名 (famous), 名高い has a more literary, elevated tone. It implies not just being well-known, but being respected and admired. 有名 is neutral and everyday, while 名高い is used in writing, formal descriptions, and cultural contexts. You would use 有名 in casual conversation and 名高い in guidebooks, essays, or dignified prose.