“To distinguish oneself” in Japanese
Short answer
To distinguish oneself in Japanese is “名を表す” (nawoarawasu). Full meaning: to distinguish oneself.
Other ways to say “To distinguish oneself” in Japanese
頭角を現す
toukakuwoarawasu to distinguish oneself, to stand out
手柄を立てる
tegarawotateru to do something distinguished, to perform great deeds, to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)
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