JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
銘 — inscription
- Reading
- メイ
- Meaning
- inscription; signature
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
銘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is メイ and it means inscription; signature. 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.
銘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 銘々 (each).
Japanese words containing 銘
Frequently asked questions
What does 銘 mean in Japanese?
銘 means inscription; signature in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 銘 read?
銘 is read メイ. Reading it inside real words — 銘々 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 銘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 銘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 銘 in a word?
A common word containing 銘 is 銘々 (めいめい) — "each". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 銘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 銘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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