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VocabJLPT N1

noted family

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. noted family
2. noble family
3. prestigious school, organization, business, etc.

This noun refers to a prestigious family, school, organization, or lineage with a distinguished reputation. It often appears in phrases like 〜の名門校 (a prestigious school) or 〜の名門チーム (a storied team), highlighting a long history of excellence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Furthermore, the release of the noted family's genealogy has sparked widespread debate.

Sentence 2

The old photography studio in town has family portraits of noted families on display.

Sentence 3

Isn't that story a bit much for someone born into a family like that?

Sentence 4

What exactly makes a family a noted family, anyway?

Sentence 5

I find myself admiring noted families, but also feeling a certain distance from them.