名 | Japanese meaning

名【な】

Frequency rank: 399. (for form な: 10.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

name; given name
title
fame; renown; reputation
pretext; pretense; justification; appearance

Forms

名【な】Frequency rank: 399.
なFrequency rank: 10.

Generated definitions (experimental)

name; given name

This meaning refers to the personal identification given to an individual, used when addressing or referring to them.

。

He forgot his own name.

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Her name is beautiful.

title

This meaning is used for titles of books, movies, or honors that signify status or authority.

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The title of that book is very interesting.

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He received an honorary title.

fame; renown; reputation

This meaning pertains to the level of public recognition or respect someone achieves due to their actions, skills, or character.

。

She gained fame through her achievements.

、。

He has maintained his reputation for a long time.

pretext; pretense; justification; appearance

This meaning indicates a reason or excuse that is given to cover up the real motive, often used in social contexts.

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He used the delay as a pretext.

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That justification was not the real reason.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to give one's namereal nameto give a namewell-known companyto gain fameprofessor emeritusfamous sayingbusiness cardsurnamelocal specialtyfamous piece of musicby name; nominallyto remove one's name (from a list)

Example sentences

151 results

1. 。

I filled in my name on the form.

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2. あきこ明子はなハナ。

Akiko has an aunt whose name is Hana.

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3. 。

Profit is better than fame.

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4. 。

Everybody who is anybody was present at the reception.

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5. 。

The cowboys rode into an unknown town.

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6. 。

I can't think of his name.

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7. 。

I call your name.

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8. やたろう弥太郎。

My name is Yatarou.

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9. 。

She wrote down the name and address as requested.

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10. 。

She has married a nobody.

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11. 。

She named all the flowers in the garden.

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12. 。

She was named after her grandmother.

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13. ありすアリス。

She was named Alice after her aunt.

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14. 。

She made a name for herself as a singer.

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15. よっちゃんヨッチャン。

She goes under the name of Yotchan.

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16. べすベス。

She went by the name of Bess.

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17. えいみいエイミー。

She goes by the name of Amy.

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18. るしふぇらルシフェラ。

Her name is Lucifera.

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19. 、。

They mentioned two famous tourist spots neither of which we have visited as yet.

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20. へれんヘレン。

They named their daughter Helen.

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名【な】

Frequency rank: 399. (for form な: 10.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

name; given name
title
fame; renown; reputation
pretext; pretense; justification; appearance

Forms

名【な】Frequency rank: 399.
なFrequency rank: 10.

Generated definitions (experimental)

name; given name

This meaning refers to the personal identification given to an individual, used when addressing or referring to them.

。

He forgot his own name.

。

Her name is beautiful.

title

This meaning is used for titles of books, movies, or honors that signify status or authority.

。

The title of that book is very interesting.

。

He received an honorary title.

fame; renown; reputation

This meaning pertains to the level of public recognition or respect someone achieves due to their actions, skills, or character.

。

She gained fame through her achievements.

、。

He has maintained his reputation for a long time.

pretext; pretense; justification; appearance

This meaning indicates a reason or excuse that is given to cover up the real motive, often used in social contexts.

。

He used the delay as a pretext.

。

That justification was not the real reason.

Generated collocations (experimental)

Example sentences

151 results

1. 。

I filled in my name on the form.

Tatoeba

2. あきこ明子はなハナ。

Akiko has an aunt whose name is Hana.

Tatoeba

3. 。

Profit is better than fame.

Tatoeba

4. 。

Everybody who is anybody was present at the reception.

Tatoeba

5. 。

The cowboys rode into an unknown town.

Tatoeba

6. 。

I can't think of his name.

Tatoeba

7. 。

I call your name.

Tatoeba

8. やたろう弥太郎。

My name is Yatarou.

Tatoeba

9. 。

She wrote down the name and address as requested.

Tatoeba

10. 。

She has married a nobody.

Tatoeba

11. 。

She named all the flowers in the garden.

Tatoeba

12. 。

She was named after her grandmother.

Tatoeba

13. ありすアリス。

She was named Alice after her aunt.

Tatoeba

14. 。

She made a name for herself as a singer.

Tatoeba

15. よっちゃんヨッチャン。

She goes under the name of Yotchan.

Tatoeba

16. べすベス。

She went by the name of Bess.

Tatoeba

17. えいみいエイミー。

She goes by the name of Amy.

Tatoeba

18. るしふぇらルシフェラ。

Her name is Lucifera.

Tatoeba

19. 、。

They mentioned two famous tourist spots neither of which we have visited as yet.

Tatoeba

20. へれんヘレン。

They named their daughter Helen.

Tatoeba

名

N51

意name; noted; distinguished; reputation

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