名

Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

nameless; anonymous; without name

accredited master (of a performing art)

being famous; being popular

famous person

Grammar

noun

libel; defamation; slander; character assassination

famous utensil; excellent utensil

famed musical instrument (e.g. a Stradivarius); excellent musical instrument

Vulgar expression or word

excellent vagina; formidable vulva

fine horse; famous horse

to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)

Noun or verb acting prenominally

well-known; famous

to not be worthy of the reputation (e.g. restaurant, Diet member, etc.); to not be worth the name; to not deserve to be called

famous product; widely known (local) specialty

to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous

to become famous; to gain fame

honorary position

local specialty; local special dish

failing to live up to one's name; being beaten by one's name

fine article; masterpiece

great actor; famous actor; star

fine performance; excellent acting

famous book; masterpiece (literary work)

master craftsman; skillful worker

harvest moon (trad. 15th day of the 8th lunar month)

明月 only

bright moon; full moon

to become famous

restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself

famous literary composition