adjectival noun or quasi-adjective

  1. famous, well-known.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
有名 ゆうめい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

possess, have, exist
ユウ あり あ.る (3rd, N4)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
name, noted, distinguished
な メイ ミョウ (1st, N5)
evening
ゆう セキ ゆ (1st, N4)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)