名～
めい～
mei
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 72 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
名～ (めい～ (mei)) means "famous ~". It is read めい～ (mei). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
famous ~
Also : renowned ~ · well-known ~
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Meaning ·
The word 名～ (めい～) means 'famous ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of famous ~.
Example Sentences
彼女は名監督として映画界で知られています。
かのじょはめいかんとくとしてえいがかいでしられています。
She is known in the film world as a famous director.
名選手でも怪我には注意が必要です。
めいせんしゅでもけがにはちゅういがひつようです。
Even a famous athlete needs to be careful about injuries.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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