名


This kanji is for a name or reputation.

on readings:
  • mei
  • myou
kun readings:
  • na
examples:
大名 daimyō feudal lord of the Shogunate
筆名 hitsumei pen name, pseudonym
改名 kaimei changing one's name
戒名 kaimyō dharma name given to a deceased person in Buddhism
名案 meian good idea
名曲 meikyoku well-known melody
名門 meimon illustrious family
名所 meisho noted place, sights
名答 meitō correct answer
名残り nagori end
名古屋 Nagoya Nagoya
名前 namae name
洗名 omei stigma, stain on one's name, dishonor
書名 shomei book title
署名 shomei signature, autograph
有名 yūmei famous

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