I forgot his name.
名
name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Kanji
Grade
Grade 1
Strokes
6 strokes
Radical
口部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
メイ, ミョウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
な, -な
Nanori (Name Reading)
あきら, かた, な, なづく, もり
Common Readings
ミョウ, メイ, な
Example sentences
I don't know his name.
Nameless wildflowers are blooming on the roadside.
He is a great figure who left his name in history.
Mt. Fuji is the most famous mountain in Japan.
He became a famous writer.
The criminal turned themselves in to the police and gave their real name.
After getting married, she decided to take her husband's surname.
He received a prestigious award.
He was awarded the title of 'Professor Emeritus' for his many years of achievements.
Example Vocabulary
名前
name; full name
名
name; reputation; title
名
name; reputation; title
有名
famous; well-known
名乗る
to call oneself; to give one's name; to identify oneself
名誉
honor; prestige; credit
指名
nomination; designation; naming
本名
real name
名付ける
to name; to call
有名人
celebrity; famous person
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