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N5 · 6 strokes · — · Irodori #1 · Starter L3
名
distinguished, name, noted, reputation
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ミョウ、メイ
- Kun’yomi
- -な、な
Example words
名
な
name; given name
名
めい
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
名前
なまえ
name
名所
めいしょ
famous place; noted place
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
Evening (夕) + mouth (口) — calling out your name in the dark.
Components
Remember "name" (名) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
名前 (なまえ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 名前 (なまえ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -な、な — often used in native Japanese words (like 名前). On'yomi: ミョウ、メイ — common in compound words (熟語).