名声|めいせいmeisei[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounfame; reputation; renown
   その噂うわさで彼かれの名声めいせいが傷きずついた。↗

   The gossip hurt his reputation.

• Synonym名誉めいよNeutralHonor and dignity as seen by others, also a prefix as in 「名誉教授」. Stresses being respected; 「名声」 stresses a name that has spread widely.
• Synonym高名こうめいNeutralFamous, renowned; mostly adjectival, as in 「高名な学者」, and can also be an honorific for someone's name.
• Synonym英名えいめいWrittenWritten word for distinguished fame, as in 「英名を馳せる」; can also mean the English name of a plant, animal, or organization.
• Synonym評判ひょうばんNeutralCommon in speech: public opinion or word of mouth, good or bad, even rumors. 「名声」 refers only to a good name.
• Synonym誉れほまれWrittenNative Japanese word for honor or pride, as in 「一族の誉れ」. Literary and elegant in tone.
• Synonym栄えはえWrittenWritten word for glory or splendor, as in 「栄えある優勝」. Often used attributively, with a dignified tone.
• Synonym声望せいぼうWrittenWritten word for fame combined with popular trust, as in 「声望が高い」. Highlights being admired and relied on by many people.
• Synonym声誉せいよWrittenA good reputation; written style, close in sense to 「名声」 but used less often.
• Related栄光えいこうNeutralGlory from brilliant achievement, as in 「栄光の日々」. About shining success, not fame itself.
• Related信望しんぼうWrittenWritten word combining trust and popularity, as in 「信望が厚い」. Stresses being trusted by people rather than being famous.
• Related栄えはえWrittenWritten word for glory or splendor, as in 「栄えある優勝」. Often used attributively, with a dignified tone.
• Related栄誉えいよNeutralBrilliant honor itself, as in 「栄誉賞」 or 「勝利の栄誉」. Focuses on the honor, not on how widely known one is.
• Related盛名せいめいWrittenWritten word for grand, far-reaching fame, as in 「盛名を馳せる」. Stresses that one's name is extremely well known.
• Related声価せいかWrittenWritten word for one's standing in public estimation, as in 「声価を高める」. Focuses on how highly one is rated.
• RelatedプレスティージNeutralLoanword for prestige based on social standing, as in 「プレステージ」. Points to respect earned through position rather than fame itself.
• Related名聞めいぶんWrittenWritten and rare: public repute or fame; can also mean keeping up appearances for fame and gain.
• Related名望めいぼうWrittenWritten word for high renown that makes people look up to you; stresses virtue and standing admired by many.
• Antonym汚名おめいNeutralAntonym: disgrace or stigma, as in 「汚名を返上する」. The opposite of 「名声」.
• Antonym悪名あくめいNeutralAntonym: a bad name or notoriety, as in 「悪名高い」. The counterpart to the good fame of 「名声」.

Use 「名声」 for a good name known to the world, as in 「名声を得る」. For everyday talk about someone's reputation, good or bad, use 「評判」; for honor and respect, 「名誉」 or 「栄誉」. 「声望」「声誉」「盛名」「声価」「名望」「英名」「誉れ」 are written-style alternatives, each with its own nuance; 「栄え」 has a dignified literary feel and 「名聞」 is rare. 「高名」 describes being famous, 「プレスティージ」 is prestige from status, 「栄光」 is glory from achievement, and 「信望」 is trust. The opposites are 「悪名」 and 「汚名」.

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1. 良よい評判ひょうばん。