有 名 人(ゆうめいじん)

ゆうめいじん

noun

celebrity; famous person

1. celebrity; famous person; public figure

A well-known or famous person. Used broadly for anyone with public recognition, from entertainers and athletes to politicians and historical figures.

あの人(ひと)は有名人(ゆうめいじん)らしい。

That person seems to be a celebrity.

有名人(ゆうめいじん)にサインをもらった。

I got an autograph from a celebrity.

この町(まち)は多(おお)くの有名人(ゆうめいじん)を輩出(はいしゅつ)したことで知(し)られている。

This town is known for having produced many famous people.

Usage

有名人(ゆうめいじん) is a neutral, general term for any well-known person. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

Common collocations

有名人(ゆうめいじん)の私生活(しせいかつ) (a celebrity's private life)
地元(じもと)の有名人(ゆうめいじん) (a local celebrity)
有名人(ゆうめいじん)になる (to become famous)

Similar words

著名人(ちょめいじん): a more formal synonym, often used in written contexts
芸能人(げいのうじん): specifically an entertainer or show business personality
セレブ: a loanword from "celebrity," often implying wealth and glamour

Related Words

Synonym: 著名人(ちょめいじん) (prominent person (formal))

Related: 有名(ゆうめい) (famous)

Compare: 芸能人(げいのうじん) (specifically an entertainer or show…)

Compare: セレブ (a loanword from "celebrity," often…)

Related: スター (star (celebrity))

Compare: 人気者(にんきもの) (popular person)

Compare: 名士(めいし) (notable person)

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