No. 2,525 in Japanese
名人
Master; expert.
In a sentence
彼は囲碁の名人です。
He is a master of Go.
In this sentence, "名人" refers to an expert or master in a specific field, in this case, the board game Go.
この料理は名人級の腕前だね。
This dish showcases a skill level akin to a master.
Here, "名人" is used figuratively to describe an exceptional skill level in cooking, likening it to that of a master.
彼女はクラフト作りの名人と呼ばれています。
She is referred to as a master craftsperson.
"名人" in this statement signifies someone well-recognized and praised for their mastery in craft-making.
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