JMdict: 2568460
名を馳せる 【なをはせる】
- [exp,v1] to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
名 | Name, Noted, Distinguished, Reputation | メイ, ミョウ | な, -な | 1 |
馳 | Run, Gallop, Sail, Drive (a Wagon), Win (fame), Despatch | チ, ジ | は.せる |