A master or expert in a particular field; a virtuoso.
彼は寿司職人の名人だと評判だ。
He is reputed to be a master sushi chef.
名人の技を間近で見る機会はめったにない。
Opportunities to see a master's technique up close are rare.
料理の腕を上げて、いつか名人と呼ばれたい。
I want to improve my cooking skills and one day be called a master.
A professional title (Meijin) awarded in games like shogi or go — the title of 'Meijin'.
今年の名人戦は熱戦が続き、最終局で勝者が決まった。
This year's Meijin match continued with fierce battles, and the winner was decided in the final game.
彼は将棋の名人位を保持している。
He holds the Meijin title in shogi.
名人戦の観戦はファンにとって大きなイベントだ。
Watching the Meijin match is a big event for fans.
The highest title (Meijin) awarded to top players in certain card games such as competitive karuta.
今年、彼はかるたで名人の称号を獲得した。
This year he won the title of Meijin in karuta.
名人に挑戦する若手選手が増えている。
More young players are emerging to challenge the Meijin.
伝統競技で名人になるには長年の訓練が必要だ。
Becoming a Meijin in a traditional game requires years of training.