Translation guide
Describing someone or something that has a proven, widely recognized good reputation. In Japanese, this is often expressed through set phrases, adjectives, or noun modifiers that emphasize long-standing trust and recognition.
To say that a person, company, or institution is well-known and respected due to a history of good work or character.
A common and natural phrase meaning 'having an established reputation' or 'well-established'. It is used for people, products, or institutions that are widely recognized for their quality.
彼は定評のある翻訳者だ。
He is a translator of established reputation.
このレストランは料理の質に定評がある。
This restaurant has an established reputation for the quality of its food.
To highlight that something or someone has been tested over time and is reliable.
Literally 'with a folded paper certificate', meaning guaranteed or certified. It implies a reputation that is unquestionable. Often used for skills or quality.
彼は折り紙付きの技術者だ。
He is an engineer of established reputation.
While 有名な (yuumei na) simply means 'famous', 定評のある (teihyou no aru) specifically implies a reputation built on proven quality over time. Use 定評のある when you want to emphasize established trust, not just popularity.
あの俳優は有名だが、演技に定評があるわけではない。
That actor is famous, but not of established reputation for acting.
Means 'famous' or 'renowned', often with a nuance of high esteem. It is somewhat formal and typically used for scholars, artists, or institutions.
高名な学者が講演を行った。
A scholar of established reputation gave a lecture.
Literally 'having fame/reputation'. It can be used for people or things, but may sound slightly more like 'famous' than 'established'. Often used in written contexts.
名声のある企業と提携したい。
We want to partner with a company of established reputation.
Specifically refers to a long-established shop or business with a trusted reputation built over many years. Not used for individuals.
老舗の和菓子屋で饅頭を買った。
I bought manju at a Japanese confectionery shop of established reputation.
この店の味は折り紙付きだ。
The taste of this restaurant is of established reputation.
Means 'trustworthy' or 'reliable'. It focuses more on the trust aspect than fame, but can convey the idea of an established reputation in terms of dependability.
信頼のおける医者を紹介してください。
Please introduce me to a doctor of established reputation.