著名
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Base na-adjective form. Describes someone or something that is famous or celebrated. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『著名な作家』 (chomei na sakka, 'famous writer').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are browsing a bookstore in Tokyo, discussing authors and their reputations.
著名
ちょめい
well-known / noted / celebrated
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'famous chef' (著名 chomei sounds like 'show me') who is well-known — everyone wants to 'show me' their work! 'Show me' → 著名 (chomei, 'well-known').
Cultural Note
『著名』 (chomei, 'well-known') is commonly used to describe famous people, such as authors, artists, or scholars, in formal contexts like news articles or academic discussions.
Forms
Base: 著名Base na-adjective form. Describes someone or something that is famous or celebrated. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『著名な作家』 (chomei na sakka, 'famous writer').
Negative: 著名ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『著名ではない』 (chomei de wa nai, 'not well-known').
Past: 著名だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『著名だった』 (chomei datta, 'was well-known').
Adverbial: 著名にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『著名に』 (chomei ni). Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『著名に知られる』 (chomei ni shirareru, 'to be known famously').
Comparative: より著名Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より著名』 (yori chomei).
Superlative: 一番著名Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番著名』 (ichiban chomei).