は～で有名
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は～で有名
wa~de yuumei
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famous for~
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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wa~de yuumei
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📝 Usage Notes
famous for~
📖 How to use it
This pattern states that something is famous for a particular thing, place, or characteristic.
Attaches to
The pattern is は (topic particle) + noun + で (particle indicating reason) + 有名. Attach で directly to a noun (e.g., 京都はお寺で有名). The noun should be the thing that the subject is famous for.
You use this to say what a person, place, or thing is known for. The topic is marked with は, and the reason for fame is marked with で, followed by 有名 (na-adjective). The noun before で is what makes the topic famous. For example, a city might be famous for its food, a person for their skill, or a product for its quality.
京都はお寺で有名です。
Kyoto wa otera de yuumei desu.
Kyoto is famous for its temples.
このレストランはラーメンで有名だ。
Kono resutoran wa raamen de yuumei da.
This restaurant is famous for its ramen.
日本はアニメで有名です。
Nihon wa anime de yuumei desu.
Japan is famous for anime.
Not ～で知られている (de shirarete iru)
Both mean 'famous/known for', but ～で有名 is more direct and commonly used in speech, while ～で知られている is a bit more formal and often used when the reason is a fact or quality. For most everyday conversation, ～で有名 is fine.
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This is neutral and can be used in both speaking and writing. It is not particularly formal or casual.
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は～で有名
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern は～で有名 mean?
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Famous for~
What JLPT level is は～で有名?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use は～で有名 in a sentence?
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Attach は～で有名 (wa~de yuumei) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is は～で有名 formal or casual Japanese?
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は～で有名 is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember は～で有名 long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.