名 言(めいげん)

めいげん

noun

famous saying; wise words; memorable quote

1. famous saying; wise words; memorable quote

A well-known or particularly insightful statement, often attributed to a famous person. Valued for its wisdom or eloquence.

歴史(れきし)に残(のこ)る名言(めいげん)だ。

That's a famous saying for the ages.

あの映画(えいが)には心(こころ)に響(ひび)く名言(めいげん)が多(おお)い。

That movie has many memorable quotes that resonate.

偉人(いじん)たちの名言(めいげん)を集(あつ)めた本(ほん)を読(よ)んで、自分(じぶん)の生(い)き方(かた)を見直(みなお)した。

I read a book of famous sayings by great people and reconsidered my way of life.

Composed of 名(めい) (famous/notable) + 言(げん) (words/saying). Refers to memorable, wise quotations, often from historical figures, writers, or celebrities.

Common collocations

名言(めいげん)を残(のこ)す: to leave behind a famous saying
名言(めいげん)集(しゅう): collection of famous quotes
心(こころ)に響(ひび)く名言(めいげん): a quote that resonates
偉人(いじん)の名言(めいげん): famous sayings of great people

Similar words

格言(かくげん): maxim, proverb — a concise saying expressing a general truth
金言(きんげん): golden words, wise saying — emphasizes the preciousness of the advice
警句(けいく): epigram, aphorism — a witty or pointed saying
明言(めいげん): clear statement — a homophone with a completely different meaning (declaring something clearly)

Related Words

Compare: 格言(かくげん) (maxim, proverb)

Compare: 金言(きんげん) (golden words, wise saying)

Compare: 警句(けいく) (epigram, aphorism)

Homophone: 明言(めいげん) (clear statement)

Related: 名曲(めいきょく) (famous song)

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