Japanese

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

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Example sentences

彼の名前を忘れてしまった。
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.

Usage Notes

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

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