also: めいせいかくかく
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
of great renown; highly illustrious; at the zenith of one's fame
A yojijukugo used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone or something at the peak of fame and glory. Often appears in the ～たる form modifying a noun.
He is known around the world as a writer of great renown.
名声赫々たる業績を残した科学者だった。
He was a scientist who left behind highly illustrious achievements.
Means 'well-known' or 'noted'. 名声赫々 carries a stronger nuance of illustriousness and historical renown.
Standard yojijukugo spelling with iteration mark. The reading めいせいかっかく is the most common.
Possible reading of the iteration-mark form, but めいせいかっかく is strongly preferred.
Variant spelling without iteration mark, read as めいせいかくかく. Less common but still encountered.
A yojijukugo composed of 名声 (fame, reputation) and 赫々 (brilliant, shining). 赫々 is a reduplication of 赫, meaning 'bright' or 'glorious', emphasizing dazzling renown.