Kanji 名 name, noted, distinguished Related words 有ゆう 名めい 有名 is a general adjective meaning 'famous' and can be used in many contexts. 名だたる is more literary and always modifies a noun directly.
著ちょ 名めい 著名 is a formal term for 'well-known' or 'prominent', often used for people or works. 名だたる carries a similar weight but is slightly more emphatic and can imply notoriety.
Written forms 名な だたる Usage 100%
Standard spelling; the kanji 名 is commonly used with the kana だたる .
名な 立だ たる
Alternate kanji spelling using 立 ; less common and may be considered non-standard.
Etymology Derived from the classical Japanese verb 名立つ (なだつ ), meaning 'to become famous', with the attributive form 名立てる (なだてる ) evolving into the modern pre-noun adjectival 名だたる . The kanji 立 is sometimes used, but 名だたる is the standard spelling.
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