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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

著名

Renowned and respected for significant achievements.

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著名な na-adjective form
Noun, Na-adjective

Famous / Distinguished

Describes a state of being widely known and acknowledged by the public, often implying a degree of prestige or high standing in a specific field.

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A 山田 教授 の 新しい 本 、 読みました か ?
B もちろん 。 あの 分野 で は 最も 著名 な 学者 の 一人 です から ね 。

[A:] Have you read Professor Yamada's new book? [B:] Of course. He's one of the most distinguished scholars in that field.

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著名
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Renowned and respected for significant achievements.
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