Japanese grammar
What does ～は～で有名 mean? Japanese grammar N3
～は～で有名 means famous for ~; known for ~.
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N1 は N2 で 有名だ |
| Romaji | ha deyuumei |
| Meaning | famous for ~; known for ~ |
Forming it
| Connection | N1 は N2 で 有名だ |
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How to use it
States what MAKES a place or person famous. The element that creates the fame is marked with the particle 「で」.
- 「AはBで有名だ」 = A is famous for/because of B. B is what creates the fame (specialty, scenery, achievement).
- The required particle is 「で」 (indicating cause/aspect), not 「を」 or 「が」.
- To say "famous as…" (in the capacity of) use 「～として有名」: 「彼は作家として有名だ」.
Examples
この町は古い寺で有名です。
This town is famous for its old temples.
北海道は新鮮な魚で有名だ。
Hokkaido is famous for fresh fish.
Keep in mind
- The element that creates the fame takes 「で」.
- For talking about a role/capacity, use 「として有名」 instead.
Common mistakes
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Wrongこの町は古い寺を有名です。
Correctこの町は古い寺で有名です。
The thing that creates the fame is marked with で, not を.
Exam tips
- 「～で有名」 = famous FOR (uses 「で」); for capacity/role use 「として有名」.