1.
famous shop; renowned restaurant; celebrated store
A shop or restaurant widely recognized for its quality, history, or reputation. Often used for long-established food establishments.
あの店はラーメンの名店だ。
That shop is a famous ramen restaurant.
全国の名店が集まるイベントが開催された。
An event featuring famous shops from across the country was held.
行列ができるほどの名店で、予約なしでは入れないことが多い。
It's such a famous restaurant that lines form, and you often can't get in without a reservation.
Composed of 名 (famous, distinguished) + 店 (shop, store). Particularly common in food and dining contexts, where it refers to restaurants with outstanding reputations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 名店街: famous restaurant district
- 名店揃い: a lineup of famous shops
- 隠れた名店: hidden gem restaurant
- 老舗名店: long-established famous shop
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 老舗: long-established shop — emphasizes the history and tradition of a business, not necessarily its fame
- 人気店: popular shop — emphasizes current popularity rather than established reputation
- 有名店: well-known shop — more straightforward; 名店 implies quality in addition to fame
USAGE:
Frequently appears in food magazines, TV shows, and online reviews. Often modified by a food type: ラーメンの名店, すしの名店, etc.