“To be famous” in Japanese
Short answer
To be famous in Japanese is “名が響く” (nagahibiku). Full meaning: to be famous, to be well-known.
Other ways to say “To be famous” in Japanese
名を知られる
nawoshirareru to be famous, to be well-known, to be prominent
名が通る
nagatooru to be well-known, to be famous
音に聞く
otonikiku to be widely known, to be famous
顔が売れる
kaogaureru to be widely recognized, to be famous
売れる
ureru to sell (well); to be well known, to be popular, to be famous
聞こえる
kikoeru to be heard, to be audible, to reach one's ears; to sound (like), to come across (as); to be well known, to be famous
賣れる
ureru to sell (well); to be well known, to be popular, to be famous
うれる
ureru to sell (well); to be well known, to be popular, to be famous
聽える
kikoeru to be heard, to be audible, to reach one's ears; to sound (like), to come across (as); to be well known, to be famous
聴える
kikoeru to be heard, to be audible, to reach one's ears; to sound (like), to come across (as); to be well known, to be famous
聞える
kikoeru to be heard, to be audible, to reach one's ears; to sound (like), to come across (as); to be well known, to be famous
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