名 Name

Meaning

Primary

Name

Alternative

Reputation

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This vocabulary word is the same as the 'name' meaning of the kanji. If you can remember that, you'll have no trouble remembering this word as well.

Reading

な

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember: Just think of the first part of the English word name. What is it? It's na (な), just like this word!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 〜の名

  花の名

  names of flowers

  人の名

  a person's name

  男の名

  a man's name

• 名を〜

  名をのこす

  to leave a name

  名をつける

  to name someone, to name something

  名をきく

  to ask for a name, to hear a name

Context Sentences

あの少女の名はエマだ。

That girl's name is Emma.

この花の名は、なんですか？

What is the name of this flower?

主人は「ホテル王」の名をのこした。

My husband built a reputation as the "Hotel King."

Kanji Composition

1. 名

   めい Name