name, noted, distinguished, reputation

About this kanji

The kanji 「名」 primarily means "name" and is used for both nouns and verbs. It is often found in compounds related to identifying or naming individuals. For instance, 指名 (しめい) means "naming" or "designation," while 氏名 (しめい) refers to a person's "full name." 署名 (しょめい) translates to "signature," which is a written representation of one’s name. Additionally, 知名 (ちめい) means "well-known," indicating someone or something famous. This kanji can also be pronounced as な in certain contexts, particularly when used independently, like when asking for someone’s name. It's a fundamental kanji to recognize in everyday situations.

Example sentences

• 彼の名前は彼に似合っている。

  His name suits him well.

Meanings across languages

English

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

Tiếng Việt

tên, nổi tiếng, xuất sắc, danh tiếng

日本語

名前, 著名な, 優れた, 評判

한국어

이름, 저명한, 뛰어난, 평판

中文

名字, 著名, 杰出, 声誉

id

nama, terkenal, terkemuka, reputasi

th

ชื่อ, มีชื่อเสียง, มีชื่อเสียง, ชื่อเสียง

es

nombre, destacado, distinguido, reputación

fr

nom, réputé, distingué, réputation

de

Name, beachtet, ausgezeichnet, Ruf

pt

nome, notável, distinto, reputação

Common compounds

• 指名しめいnaming, nominating, designating
• 氏名しめい(full) name, identity
• 署名しょめいsignature, autograph
• 知名ちめいwell-known
• 本名ほんみょうreal name
• 名義めいぎname (esp. on a deed, contract, work, etc.), formal name, published name
• 名称めいしょうname, title
• 名人めいじんmaster, expert, Meijin (professional title)