めいもん
Meimon
名門 (Meimon) is a Japanese noun meaning “distinguished family, famous family, noble family, prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)”.
Meanings
- noundistinguished family; famous family; noble family
- nounprestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
Examples
彼女は名門の生まれだ。
She was born in the purple.
彼女は名門の出である。
She comes of a good family.
彼は名門の生まれなのだ。
He was born into a noble family.
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