著名人(ちょめいじん)

ちょめいじん
noun
celebrity; famous person; notable figure
1. celebrity; famous person; notable figure; prominent individual
A person who is widely known and recognized, typically for their achievements, status, or public presence. More formal than casual terms for famous people.
著名人(ちょめいじん)のサイン。
A celebrity's autograph.
あのレストランには著名人(ちょめいじん)がよく来(く)るらしい。
Apparently, celebrities often come to that restaurant.
この町(まち)からは多(おお)くの著名人(ちょめいじん)が輩出(はいしゅつ)されている。
This town has produced many notable figures.

A compound of 著名(ちょめい) (famous, prominent) + 人(じん) (person). Relatively formal and neutral in tone, suitable for news and written contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 著名人(ちょめいじん)の来訪(らいほう): a celebrity's visit
  • 著名人(ちょめいじん)インタビュー: celebrity interview
  • 地元(じもと)の著名人(ちょめいじん): a local notable figure

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 有名人(ゆうめいじん): famous person — the most common everyday term
  • 名士(めいし): distinguished person — more formal and old-fashioned
  • セレブ: celebrity — casual loanword from English, often implies wealth
  • 芸能人(げいのうじん): entertainer — specifically people in the entertainment industry
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