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Japanese

せる

なをはせる
Meaning: to become famous; to make a name for oneself
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 名を馳せる 名を馳せない
Polite 名を馳せます 名を馳せません
Past 名を馳せた 名を馳せなかった
Polite + Past 名を馳せました 名を馳せませんでした
Te-form 名を馳せて 名を馳せなくて
Potential 名を馳せられる 名を馳せられない
Passive 名を馳せられる 名を馳せられない
Causative 名を馳せさせる 名を馳せさせない
Imperative 名を馳せろ 名を馳せるな

Example

この歌手は海外でも名を馳せるようになった。
This singer eventually became famous overseas as well.

Usage Notes

An idiomatic expression for gaining broad recognition in a field or region, often with a sense of distinction.

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