名～
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Prefix meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. Attaches to nouns to form compound words, e.g., 『名所』 (meisho, 'famous place').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto and discussing famous landmarks they want to visit.
名～
めい～
famous ~
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a famous celebrity with their name in lights: 'Name' → 名 (mei, 'name') becomes famous! Think 'famous name' → 名～ (mei~, 'famous ~').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『名～』 (mei~) is often used in compound words to denote fame or renown, such as in 『名所』 (meisho, 'famous place') for tourist spots or 『名物』 (meibutsu, 'famous product') for local specialties, reflecting cultural pride in notable things.
Forms
Base: 名～Prefix meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. Attaches to nouns to form compound words, e.g., 『名所』 (meisho, 'famous place').