名高い

• 読み: なだかい
• ローマ字: nadakai
• 漢字の分解: 名 (na/mei) — name, fame, reputation; 高 (taka/kō) — high, tall, expensive
• 発音: /na.da.ka.i/

意味

Famous; renowned; celebrated; well-known; noted.

An i-adjective meaning 'famous' or 'renowned,' often with a positive or prestigious connotation. Combines 名 (na, name/reputation) + 高い (takai, high). More literary and elevated than 有名 (yūmei, famous) — 名高い画家 (a renowned painter) sounds more distinguished than 有名な画家. Typically used for people, places, or works that have earned lasting recognition. Common in written Japanese, tourism, and cultural contexts.

例文

1. この寺は美しい庭園で名高い。
2. 名高い作家の新作が出版された。
3. あの地域はワインの産地として名高い。

使い方ガイド

場面: culture, tourism, literature

トーン: respectful

起源と歴史

From native Japanese: 名 (na, name/fame) + 高い (takai, high/elevated). The compound literally means 'high in name' — having a reputation that stands tall, implying widespread recognition and respect.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Educated