JLPT N1
高名
Distinguished renown or a respectful term for someone’s name
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ご高名 honorific for "your name"
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Renowned / Distinguished
Describes a high degree of fame accompanied by respect and social standing, often used for experts or historical figures.
Example
彼 は 日本 で 最も 高名 な 作家 の 一人 です 。
He is one of the most renowned authors in Japan.
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2 Noun
Your Name (Honorific)
Functions as a highly polite reference to another person’s name or reputation within formal introductions.
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