Japanese

なまえ
Meaning: name; full name
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

名
前

Example sentences

I forgot his name.
彼の名前を知らない
I don't know his name.
あなたの名前を教えてください
Please tell me your name.
名は体を表すという言葉があるが、彼の性格は名前にぴったりだ
There is a saying that 'names represent the essence,' and his personality fits his name perfectly.
名前を呼ばれたので、思わず振り向いた。
Since my name was called, I reflexively turned around.
封筒の表には受取人の名前が書いてある。
The recipient's name is written on the front of the envelope.
彼は星空を指さして、星座の名前を教えてくれた。
He pointed at the starry sky and told me the names of the constellations.
この箱の外側に名前を書いてください。
Please write your name on the outside of this box.
どうしたって彼の名前が思い出せない。
No matter what, I can't remember his name.
司会者が受賞者の名前を読み上げた。
The host read out the names of the award winners.

Usage Notes

Used for the names of people, animals, objects, or concepts.

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