有名

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 有名 is read as ゆうめい and is a na-adjective meaning famous or widely known among many people.
• Basic usage: A town being famous for old hot springs appears in 古い温泉で有名だ, while a famous author appears in 有名な作家.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Basis で and noun modification
  • Use で for what something is famous for and 有名な before a noun.
• Difference from 人気
  • Unlike popularity based on people’s favor, this word means widely known regardless of positive or negative evaluation.