JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
名 — name
- Reading
- メイ・ミョウ・な・\~な
- Meaning
- name; noted; distinguished; reputation
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
名 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is メイ・ミョウ・な・\~な and it means name; noted; distinguished; reputation. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
名 appears in everyday japanese words such as 名 (name), 名札 (name plate) and 名残 (remains).
Japanese words containing 名
Frequently asked questions
What does 名 mean in Japanese?
名 means name; noted; distinguished; reputation in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 名 read?
名 is read メイ・ミョウ・な・\~な. Reading it inside real words — 名 and 名札 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 名 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 名 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 名 in a word?
A common word containing 名 is 名 (な) — "name". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 名 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 名 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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