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na
noun

English Meaning(s) for 名

noun
  1. name; given name
  2. title
  3. fame; renown; reputation
  4. pretext; pretense; justification; appearance

Definition and Synonyms for 名

Name by the sanction or authority of
Synonyms: , , 名目, 名義
Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
Synonyms: ネーム, 二字, 人名, , , 名前, 名目, 名称, 名辞, 呼称, 外題, 姓名, 氏名, 物名, , 称号, 称呼, 見目, , , , 題名
Given Name the name that precedes the surname
Synonyms: ファーストネーム, , , 名前
Fame favorable public reputation
Synonyms: 令名, 令聞, 勇名, , , 名声, 威名, 才名, 有名, 栄達, 英名, 評判

Meanings for each kanji in 名

» name; noted; distinguished; reputation

Categories 名 is a member of

Sanction the act of final authorization
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Linguistic Unit one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
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Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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Reputation the state of being held in high esteem and honor
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Sample Sentences for 名

Tony carved his name in a tree with a knife.
His name is well known to us.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover!
Alex seemed to learn nouns such as "paper," "key" and "cork," and color names such as "red," "green" and "yellow."
The politician first made a name for himself as an actor.

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