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[めい()·()]
meishi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 名士

noun
  1. celebrity; personage

Definition and Synonyms for 名士

Celebrity a widely known person
Synonyms: 名士, 有名, 有名人
Important Person a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
Synonyms: 人格, 人物, 名士, 有力者, 重要人物
Personage another word for person
Synonyms: 人物, 名士
Personage a person not meriting identification
Synonyms: 人物, 名士

Meanings for each kanji in 名士

» name; noted; distinguished; reputation
» gentleman; samurai; samurai radical (no. 33)

Categories 名士 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Adult a fully developed person from maturity onward
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Important Person a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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Sample Sentences for 名士

Giving such large contributions to charities made him feel that he had a feather in his cap.
Beside the mayor, many other distinguished guests were present.

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