taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
highly acclaimed; widely praised; much talked about
A literary, somewhat archaic expression used almost exclusively in the set phrase 好評嘖々 (こうひょうさくさく), meaning 'highly praised' or 'enjoying a great reputation'. It is not used freely in modern Japanese.
See also: 好評嘖々
The new movie is highly acclaimed.
His novel has been widely praised since its release.
enjoying great popularity; receiving widespread high praise; being a great success with the public
Rare kanji spelling; the word is almost always encountered in the fixed phrase 好評嘖々.
Variant kanji spelling; equally rare and limited to the same fixed phrase.
A Sino-Japanese reduplicative from Classical Chinese 嘖嘖, representing repeated exclamations of admiration or praise. It survives especially in 好評嘖々, “receiving widespread acclaim.”