Meaning

Primary

Famous

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

When you have a name (that is known to people) or you have famousness, you are probably someone who is famous.

Reading

ゆうめい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 有名になる

    to become famous

    有名にする

    to make famous

    有名になれる

    able to be famous

Context Sentences

ニコラス・ケイジは日本でも有名です。

Nicholas Cage is famous in Japan too.

日本で有名な山と言えば、ふじ山です。

What's known as a famous mountain in Japan is Mt. Fuji.

有名人に会ったことある?

Have you ever met a celebrity?

Kanji Composition