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名目【めいもく】

Frequency rank: 7,544. – 7,558.

Also【みょうもく】めいもくみょうもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

name; title; appellation; (something) nominal

This meaning refers to the label or designation given to something, often indicating its official or formal name. It can also imply a superficial or in-name-only aspect of something.

The organization's name is "Environmental Protection Group."

(under the) pretext (of); pretense

This meaning involves using a facade or excuse to justify an action or behavior, often suggesting deceit or insincerity.

He canceled the meeting under the pretext of being sick.

Example sentences4 results

"But we're brother and sisters, aren't we?!" "In name we are."

Tatoeba

He is prime minister in name, but not in reality.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

名目【めいもく】

Frequency rank: 7,544. – 7,558.

Also【みょうもく】めいもくみょうもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

name; title; appellation; (something) nominal

This meaning refers to the label or designation given to something, often indicating its official or formal name. It can also imply a superficial or in-name-only aspect of something.

The organization's name is "Environmental Protection Group."

(under the) pretext (of); pretense

This meaning involves using a facade or excuse to justify an action or behavior, often suggesting deceit or insincerity.

He canceled the meeting under the pretext of being sick.

Example sentences4 results

"But we're brother and sisters, aren't we?!" "In name we are."

Tatoeba

He is prime minister in name, but not in reality.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

名

N51

意name; noted; distinguished; reputation

訓な、-な

音メイ、ミョウ

名と

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目

N41

意eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor

訓め、-め、ま-

音モク、ボク

名さかん、さがん、さっか、さつか

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Lingaku

Japanese

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名目【めいもく】

Frequency rank: 7,544. – 7,558.

Also【みょうもく】めいもくみょうもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

name; title; appellation; (something) nominal

This meaning refers to the label or designation given to something, often indicating its official or formal name. It can also imply a superficial or in-name-only aspect of something.

The organization's name is "Environmental Protection Group."

(under the) pretext (of); pretense

This meaning involves using a facade or excuse to justify an action or behavior, often suggesting deceit or insincerity.

He canceled the meeting under the pretext of being sick.

Example sentences4 results

"But we're brother and sisters, aren't we?!" "In name we are."

Tatoeba

He is prime minister in name, but not in reality.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

名目【めいもく】

Frequency rank: 7,544. – 7,558.

Also【みょうもく】めいもくみょうもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

name; title; appellation; (something) nominal

This meaning refers to the label or designation given to something, often indicating its official or formal name. It can also imply a superficial or in-name-only aspect of something.