“Notoriety” in Japanese
Short answer
Notoriety in Japanese is “悪名” (akumei). Full meaning: bad reputation, ill repute, bad name, notoriety.
Other ways to say “Notoriety” in Japanese
知名度
chimeido degree of familiarity, popularity, name recognition, notoriety
評判
hyouban reputation, (public) estimation, popularity; rumour, rumor, talk (e.g. of the town); fame, notoriety
あくみょう
akumyoo bad reputation, ill repute, bad name, notoriety
ひょうばん
hyouban reputation, (public) estimation, popularity; rumour, rumor, talk (e.g. of the town); fame, notoriety
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