GRAMMAR
〜は〜で有名
is famous for
Explanation
NOTE
〜は〜で有名 means X is famous for Y. The topic (X) is marked with は, and the reason for fame (Y) is marked with で.
Y can be a noun or a nominalized phrase describing what X is known for.
京都は古いお寺で有名だ。
Kyoto is famous for its old temples.
Use this structure to indicate the reason why someone or something is well-known.
STRUCTURE
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北海道は新鮮な海産物で有名だ。
Hokkaido wa shinsen na kaisanbutsu de yumei da.
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood.
彼は優しい性格で有名だ。
Kare wa yasashii seikaku de yumei da.
He is famous for his kind personality.
この店は美味しいラーメンで有名だ。
Kono mise wa oishii ramen de yumei da.
This shop is famous for its delicious ramen.
Practice exercises
1
富士山はその美しさで有名だ。
Mt. Fuji is famous for its beauty.
Answer
で有名だ
2
彼女は歌の上手さで有名だ。
She is famous for her singing ability.
Answer
で有名だ
3
大阪は食べ物で有名だ。
Osaka is famous for its food.
Answer
で有名だ
4
北海道は新鮮な海産物で有名だ。
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood.
Answer
で有名だ
5
この作家は繊細な心理描写で有名だ。
This author is famous for their delicate psychological descriptions.
Answer
で有名だ
6
この神社は紅葉で有名。
This shrine is famous for its autumn leaves.
Answer
で有名
7
この美術館は印象派の絵画で有名です。
This museum is famous for Impressionist paintings.
Answer
で有名です
8
この町は桜で有名だ。
This town is famous for its cherry blossoms.
Answer
で有名だ