Japanese

Meaning: name; reputation; title
Part of Speech: Noun

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名

Example sentences

Nameless wildflowers are blooming on the roadside.
彼は、歴史に名を残す偉大な人物だ。
He is a great figure who left his name in history.
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.
名を捨てて実を取るという生き方も悪くない。
Choosing substance over fame is not a bad way to live.
彼は戦国時代に名軍師としてその名を馳せた。
He made a name for himself as a famous strategist during the Sengoku period.
彼はこの学問の始祖として、後世に名を残した。
He left his name to posterity as the founder of this field of study.
有名な作家たちが名を連ねる文学賞。
A literary award where famous authors are listed.
彼は歴史上の偉人として名を残した。
He left his mark as a great historical figure.
彼は歴史に名を残す名将として知られている。
He is known as a great commander who left his mark on history.
彼は歴史に名を残す傑物だ。
He is a great man who will leave his name in history.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for names of things or one's reputation. '名もない' means nameless or obscure.

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