かつては無名の芸術家だった彼も、今や世界的に有名な画家だ。
He was once an unknown artist, but now he is a world-famous painter.
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Example sentences
彼はかつて無名の役者だった。
He was once an unknown actor.
無名の新人選手が世界王者を破るという、番狂わせが起きた。
An upset occurred when an unknown rookie player defeated the world champion.
彼はまだ無名だが、その非凡な才能はまさに孔明臥竜と言える。
He is still unknown, but his extraordinary talent can truly be called that of a hidden genius.
監督は、無名の若者を璞玉渾金だと見抜いた。
The director recognized the unknown young person as an unpolished gem.
Usage Notes
Used for someone or something not widely known to the public.
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