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

Related Words

Compare: 有名人(ゆうめいじん) (famous person)

Compare: 名士(めいし) (distinguished person)

Compare: セレブ (celebrity)

Compare: 芸能人(げいのうじん) (entertainer)

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