著名(ちょめい)

ちょめい
na-adjective, noun
famous, noted, renowned
formalwrittendescriptive
1. famous, noted, renowned, prominent
Widely known and recognized, especially for achievements or expertise. A formal word used mainly in writing and formal speech.
著名(ちょめい)な建築家(けんちくか)がデザインした。
It was designed by a renowned architect.
彼(かれ)はその分野(ぶんや)で著名(ちょめい)な研究者(けんきゅうしゃ)だ。
He is a prominent researcher in that field.
世界的(せかいてき)に著名(ちょめい)な指揮者(しきしゃ)を招(まね)いてコンサートが開催(かいさい)された。
A concert was held with a world-renowned conductor as guest.

Usage

A formal, written-style word. In everyday conversation, 有名(ゆうめい) is far more common. 著名(ちょめい) implies being well known for notable achievements or expertise, while 有名(ゆうめい) is broader and can include fame from any cause (including notoriety).

Common patterns

  • Prenominal: 著名(ちょめい)な + noun (著名(ちょめい)な学者(がくしゃ))
  • Pattern: ～で著名(ちょめい): famous for ~

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 有名(ゆうめい): famous — the everyday word; broader and more casual
  • 高名(こうめい): renowned, illustrious — more literary, implies high reputation

Related Words

Synonym: 有名(ゆうめい) (famous (everyday))
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Added 2026.2.27 17:35 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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