名人
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who has achieved the highest level of skill or expertise in a particular field, such as arts, crafts, or games. Often used as a title or honorific.
Theme
User and their friend Sakura are talking about hobbies, and Sakura mentions someone who is a master at a particular skill.
名人
めいじん
master, expert
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'meijin' (名人) as a 'master' who is so skilled they're like a 'mei' (名, 'name') that 'jin' (人, 'person') knows everyone. 'Name-person' → famous expert!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『名人』 (meijin) is a prestigious title used in traditional arts like 『将棋』 (shōgi, 'Japanese chess') or 『囲碁』 (igo, 'Go') to denote a grandmaster. It signifies the highest level of skill and respect in a field.
Forms
Base: 名人Base noun form. Refers to a person who has achieved the highest level of skill or expertise in a particular field, such as arts, crafts, or games. Often used as a title or honorific.