名物
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Base noun form. Refers to a product or item famous in a specific region or context. Often used with 『の』 (no, possessive) to indicate origin, e.g., 『京都の名物』 (kyouto no meibutsu, 'Kyoto's speciality').
Theme
In a souvenir shop in Hokkaido, User and their colleague Hiroshi are looking for local specialties to buy as gifts.
名物
めいぶつ
famous product / speciality
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a famous 'name' (名) on a 'thing' (物) that everyone wants to buy — it's a special product! 'Name-thing' → 名物 (meibutsu, 'famous product').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『名物』 (meibutsu, 'famous product') refers to local specialties or souvenirs unique to a region, such as 『京都の名物』 (kyouto no meibutsu, 'Kyoto's specialities') like matcha sweets or traditional crafts. Tourists often seek these as gifts.
Forms
Base: 名物Base noun form. Refers to a product or item famous in a specific region or context. Often used with 『の』 (no, possessive) to indicate origin, e.g., 『京都の名物』 (kyouto no meibutsu, 'Kyoto's speciality').