~は~で有名
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
is famous for
well-known for
renowned for
Usage
Noun1 は Noun2 で有名
Explanation
This pattern is used to state what something is famous for. The topic (Noun1) is contrasted with the specific attribute or thing (Noun2) that provides its fame. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Japanese to attribute recognition to a particular feature, place, product, or person. The sentence can end with です/だ in formal or informal styles, or simply use 有名 in plain form.
日本は寿司で有名です。
にほんは すしで ゆうめい です。
Japan is famous for sushi.
京都は寺院で有名だ。
きょうと は じいん で ゆうめい だ。
Kyoto is famous for temples.
故郷は温泉で有名です。
ふるさとは おんせんで ゆうめいです。
My hometown is famous for hot springs.
この地域は海産物で有名です。
このちいきはかいさんぶつでゆうめいです。
This region is famous for seafood.