名 Kanji – name
The Japanese kanji 名 can mean name, noted, distinguished, reputation.
Meaning and Readings
How is 名 read?
名 has the onyomi readings メイ, ミョウ and the kunyomi readings な, -な.
In romaji, these readings can be written as mei, myou, na.
Common Japanese Words Using 名
These common Japanese words contain 名. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 異名（いみょう） — another name, nickname, alias
- 汚名（おめい） — bad name, bad reputation, disgrace, dishonour, dishonor, stigma, infamy
- 仮名遣い（かなづかい） — kana orthography, syllabary spelling
- 改名（かいめい） — name change
- 芸名（げいめい） — stage name
- 功名（こうみょう） — great achievement, glorious deed, (gaining) fame, (earning) distinction
- 国名（こくめい） — country name
- 指名（しめい） — naming, nominating, designating
- 指名手配（しめいてはい） — putting (a named suspect) on the wanted list
- 氏名（しめい） — (full) name, identity