名優
Meanings
1
great actor; famous actor; star
Refers to a highly acclaimed or celebrated actor, often with a connotation of mastery and long-standing reputation.
He is a great actor representing Japan.
The audience was moved by the great actor's performance.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を名優と呼ぶto call someone a great actor
Many people call him a great actor.
- 名優として知られるto be known as a great actor
She is known as a great actor.
- 〈人〉は名優だsomeone is a great actor
He is a great actor of this era.