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名物
meibutsu
Description
「名物」は、その土地でとても有名な食べ物や物のことです。
"名物" refers to food or items that are very famous in a particular area.
旅行に行くと、その町の名物を食べたり買ったりする人が多いです。
When traveling, many people eat or buy the 名物 of that town.
Meanings
名物meibutsu
local specialty; famous product of a place
この町の名物はおいしいラーメンです。
This town's specialty is delicious ramen.
名物meibutsu
famous or well-known person/thing in a group
彼はこの学校の名物先生です。
He is a famous teacher at this school.
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Notes
- Etymology
名 (famous, name) + 物 (thing), literally "famous thing."
- Nuance
often used for regional foods and products travelers seek out.
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