This is the 2525th most frequent Japanese word.
名人
Master; expert.
In this sentence, "名人" refers to an expert or master in a specific field, in this case, the board game Go.
彼は囲碁の名人です。
He is a master of Go.
Here, "名人" is used figuratively to describe an exceptional skill level in cooking, likening it to that of a master.
この料理は名人級の腕前だね。
This dish showcases a skill level akin to a master.
"名人" in this statement signifies someone well-recognized and praised for their mastery in craft-making.