名なを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become famous; make a name for oneself

Used when someone gains recognition or reputation, often through achievement. Slightly literary or formal in tone.

• 彼かれは若わかくして文ぶん壇だんに名なを取とった。

  He made a name for himself in the literary world at a young age.

• この作さく品ひんで一いち躍やく名なを取とることになった。

  With this work, he suddenly became famous.