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名声 — meaning in English

meisei

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English meaning

  • celebrity noun A famous person, especially one known through entertainment or media.
  • glory noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
  • importance noun The quality of being significant, valuable, or worthy of attention.
  • kudos noun Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
  • reputation noun The general opinion that people hold about someone or something.

Senses

名声 is used for these senses in English:

  • celebrity (uncountable, uncommon outside high registers) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. [from 17th c.]
  • glory Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
  • importance personal status or standing.
  • kudos Praise; accolades.
  • reputation What somebody or something is known for.

celebrity — full definition

  1. noun A famous person, especially one known through entertainment or media.
  2. noun The state of being famous or widely talked about.

glory — full definition

  1. noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
  2. noun Magnificent beauty or splendor.
  3. verb To take great pride or joy in something.

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