Local Specialty
Famous Product, Specialty, Famous Goods
noun
The famous thing of an area is their famous product, but it sounds better in English if you say it's the local specialty. When you're traveling around Japan, be sure to be on the lookout for the 名物! It's always fun.
めいぶつ
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
ポートランドの名物は何ですか。
What is Portland’s specialty?
トーフグの名物社長から、東京名物の東京ばななをおみやげにもらいました。
I got Tokyo's famous "Tokyo Banana" from the Tofugu's famous-for-being-unique president.
たこ焼きは絶対に大阪名物の一つです。
Takoyaki is definitely one of the most famous foods in Osaka.