定評(ていひょう)

ていひょう
noun
established reputation
formalevaluation
1. established reputation
A reputation that is widely recognized and settled, almost always a good one.
味(あじ)には定評(ていひょう)がある。
It has an established reputation for its taste.
This shop is well known for its good service.
His translations are known for their accuracy, and many publishers send him work.

Common patterns

  • 〜に定評(ていひょう)がある: to be known for ~ (the quality)
  • 〜で定評(ていひょう)がある: to be known for ~ (what earns the reputation)
  • 定評(ていひょう)のある〜: a ~ of established reputation

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