名なを表あらわす

Meanings

1

expression, godan verb (-su)

distinguish oneself; make a name for oneself

Used when someone gains recognition or fame through achievement. Often appears in contexts of success, competition, or notable accomplishment.

彼かれは若わかくして研けん究きゅう者しゃとして名なを表あらわした。
He distinguished himself as a researcher at a young age.

この

大たい

会かい

で

優ゆう

勝しょう

すれ

ば

、

きっと

名な

を

表あらわ

せる

だろう

。

If you win this tournament, you will surely make a name for yourself.

Written forms

名なを表あらわす
Standard kanji spelling using 表す (to show, to express).
名なを現あらわす
Alternate kanji spelling using 現す (to appear, to become visible); less common but attested.

Kanji

名name, noted, distinguished
表surface, table, chart
現present, existing, actual

Similar words

名なを上あげる
名を上げる also means 'to make a name for oneself' but is more common and slightly more casual. 名を表す has a more formal or literary nuance, emphasizing the act of demonstrating one's worth.
有ゆう名めいになる
有名になる simply means 'to become famous' without the nuance of personal achievement or distinction. 名を表す implies earning recognition through one's own efforts.

Etymology

Phrase composed of 名 (name, reputation) + を (object marker) + 表す (to show, to express). Literally 'to show one's name/reputation'. The kanji 表す is used for expressing or manifesting something, while the variant 現す emphasizes making something visible or apparent.