This kanji is for a name or reputation.

on readings:
  • mei
  • myou
kun readings:
  • na
examples:
daimyō feudal lord of the Shogunate
hitsumei pen name, pseudonym
kaimei changing one's name
kaimyō dharma name given to a deceased person in Buddhism
meian good idea
meikyoku well-known melody
meimon illustrious family
meisho noted place, sights
meitō correct answer
nagori end
Nagoya Nagoya
namae name
omei stigma, stain on one's name, dishonor
shomei book title
shomei signature, autograph
yūmei famous

links:
Daimyo
Dharma name
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Last Alteration Performed: 26 June 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.