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)
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Added 2026.3.29 1:16
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