Translation guide
Describes something that has high status, respect, or honor. In Japanese, this is often expressed through adjectives like 名高い or 格式高い, or by describing the reputation directly.
To describe a person, institution, or thing that is widely respected and admired.
Literally 'name-high', meaning famous and respected. Often used for institutions, awards, or historical figures.
He is a professor at a prestigious university.
Emphasizes formality, tradition, and high social standing. Suitable for establishments, ceremonies, or families.
That hotel is known for being prestigious.
Means 'first-class' or 'top-tier'. Often used for companies, restaurants, or professionals.
She is a prestigious lawyer.
A more literary term meaning 'highly honored' or 'glorious'. Used in formal or written contexts.
They received a prestigious award.
To emphasize the reputation or fame that commands respect.
To describe something that is associated with high social class or exclusivity.
There is no single Japanese adjective that covers all uses of 'prestigious'. Instead, choose an expression based on whether you mean famous, high-class, authoritative, or traditional. Using プレステージャス (puresutējasu) is not natural.
The paper was published in a prestigious academic journal.
彼は名門の家系の出身だ。
He comes from a prestigious family.