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name in Japanese

name in Japanese is 名前, 名, 名称 — name means a word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

name in Japanese

名前
noun
Pronounced: namae
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
noun
Pronounced: na
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
名称
noun
Pronounced: meishō
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
芳名
noun
Pronounced: hōmei
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
評判
noun
Pronounced: hyōban
A reputation.
名前
noun
Pronounced: namae
A reputation.
名付ける
verb
Pronounced: nazukeru
名前をつける
verb
Pronounced: namaeotsukeru
命名
verb
Pronounced: meimei
明示する
verb
(transitive) To mention, specify.
選ぶ
verb
Pronounced: erabu
(transitive) To mention, specify.
任命する
verb
(transitive) To designate for a role.
命じる
verb
Pronounced: meijiru
(transitive) To designate for a role.

What does "name" mean?

  1. noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
    "Her name is written on the certificate."
  2. noun A person's reputation.
    "He has built a good name for himself in the industry."
  3. verb To give something or someone a name.
    "They named the baby after her grandmother."
  4. verb To identify or specify something explicitly.
    "Can you name three benefits of the new system?"

name in a sentence

  • Her name is written on the certificate.
  • What name did they give the new puppy?
  • He has built a good name for himself in the industry.
  • They named the baby after her grandmother.

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Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "name" in Japanese?

"name" in Japanese is 名前, 名, 名称. name means: A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

How do you pronounce 名前?

"name" in Japanese is 名前, pronounced "namae".

How do you use "name" in a sentence?

Example: "Her name is written on the certificate." In Japanese, "name" is 名前, 名, 名称.

Are there other ways to say "name" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 12 translations listed for "name": 名前, 名, 名称, 芳名, 評判, 名付ける.

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