also: みょうもん
noun
Refers to one's public standing or renown, often with a nuance of honor or social esteem. The reading みょうもん is rare and mainly found in classical or Buddhist texts.
彼は名聞を気にするあまり、本音を言えなくなった。
He became so concerned about his reputation that he could no longer speak his true feelings.
その政治家は名聞を高めるために慈善
The politician used charity work to enhance his reputation.
Compound of 名 (name, reputation) and 聞 (to hear, to be known). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical Japanese to denote one's public standing.