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今日の漢字
Grade 1JLPT N5

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

6 strokes · frequency rank #177

On
メイ、ミョウ
Kun
な、-な

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

Common words

  1. name; given name1
    • I still bear his name in mind.

    • Your wonderful lecture was pearls before swine.

    • The toll from the accident was 5 persons dead and 100 persons injured.

  2. なまえname2
    • Your name was dropped from the list.

    • Ah, could it be you're embarrassed to be called by your first name?

    • May I have your name?

  3. めいよhonor; honour; credit; glory3
    • The college bestowed an honorary degree on him.

    • It is a great honor to be invited.

    • The problem affects the prestige of our school.

  4. しめいnaming; nominating; designating4
    • Which beautician would you like?

    • I was appointed chairperson.

    • She was named as chairman.

  5. ゆうめいfamous; well-known5
    • This is a very famous haiku by Basho.

    • My sister is famous.

    • The store is making a mark.

  6. しめい(full) name; identity6
    • Write your name and address on this envelope.

    • What is your name?

    • Please write down your name, address, and phone number here.

  7. めいじんmaster; expert7
    • Her husband is an excellent cook.

    • He is adept at telling lies.

    • She is an expert when it comes to cooking.

  8. めいぼregister of names; list of names; roll; register8
    • Please add my name to the list.

    • She's on the rolls.

    • They entered his name on the list.

  9. ほんみょうreal name9
  10. しょめいsignature; autograph10
    • This letter bears no signature.

    • I attached my signature to the document.

    • He signed the check.

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