名瀑(めいばく)

めいばく
noun
famous waterfall; noted waterfall
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1. famous waterfall; noted waterfall; celebrated waterfall
A waterfall renowned for its beauty, size, or historical significance. Japan officially recognizes a list of one hundred famous waterfalls.
那智(なち)の滝(たき)は日本(にほん)を代表(だいひょう)する名瀑(めいばく)だ。
Nachi Falls is one of Japan's most famous waterfalls.
この地域(ちいき)には名瀑(めいばく)がいくつもある。
There are several famous waterfalls in this area.
日本(にほん)の滝百選(たきひゃくせん)に選(えら)ばれた名瀑(めいばく)を巡(めぐ)る旅(たび)は、自然(しぜん)愛好家(あいこうか)に人気(にんき)のルートだ。
A trip to visit the famous waterfalls selected for Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls is a popular route among nature enthusiasts.

Composed of 名(めい) (famous, noted) and 瀑(ばく) (waterfall). The character 瀑(ばく) is a literary kanji for waterfall, so this word has an elevated, formal tone.

Usage

Frequently encountered in travel guides, tourism brochures, and nature writing. Japan's Ministry of the Environment selected the '日本(にほん)の滝百選(たきひゃくせん)' (Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls) in 1990, and 名瀑(めいばく) is the standard term used to describe these and other celebrated waterfalls.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 滝(たき): waterfall — the everyday word for any waterfall, without implying fame or renown
  • 瀑布(ばくふ): waterfall (literary) — a formal, literary synonym for waterfall, often used in writing
  • 名所(めいしょ): famous place; scenic spot — a general term for any celebrated location

Related Words

Compare: 滝(たき) (waterfall)
Compare: 名所(めいしょ) (famous place)
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