名声 (めいせい, meisei) Japanese meaning: fame | Kotomora世
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声
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He gained worldwide fame for that invention.
It is difficult to maintain one's reputation.
Usage patterns
名声を築くto build (up) one's reputation
Through years of effort, he built up his reputation in the music world.
名声が高まるfor one's fame to grow
Thanks to that invention, her fame grew.
名声を失うto lose one's good reputation
Because of the scandal, he lost his reputation overnight.
名声が広まるfor one's fame to spread
His fame spread throughout Europe.
Expressions
名声を汚すdefile one's reputation; besmirch one's name
N1
名声 implies a reputation for excellence or virtue, while 知名度 is neutral about whether the recognition is good or bad.
名声 means fame or renown built up over time, whereas 栄光 refers to a single glorious triumph or shining moment of honor.
