異い名みょうを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

earn the nickname; be dubbed

Used when someone or something becomes widely known by a particular nickname or epithet, often due to a notable trait or achievement.

• 彼かれはその速はやさから「稲いな妻ずま」の異い名みょうを取とった。

  He earned the nickname 'Lightning' because of his speed.

• この地ち域いきは美うつくしい景けい観かんで「東とう洋ようのスイス」の異い名みょうを取とる。

  This region is dubbed the 'Switzerland of the East' for its beautiful scenery.