“Name” or “Reputation” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “名”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “名” means “Title”, “Honor” or “Well known” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “名”
Jouyou Kanji “名” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 6 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | めい(mei) |
| みょう(myou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | な(na) |
| Meanings | Name, Naming |
| Famous, Well known | |
| Honor, Reputation | |
| Appearance | |
| Unit word for counting people |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “名”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 名折れ(なおれ-na o re) | Disgrace, Discredit, Dishonor, Blot, Shame |
| 名残り(なごり-na go ri) | Remnants, Remains, Traces, Vestiges, Relics, Remaining signs or influences after something are passed |
| 名残り惜しい(なごりおしい-na go ri o shi i) | To be sorry to part, Reluctant (to part) |
| 名指し(なざし-na za shi) | Naming, Nomination, Designation |
| 名題(なだい-na da i) | Titles of Kabuki Kyogen or Joruri etc, Title of Noh comedy |
| 名題役者(なだいやくしゃ-na da i ya ku sha) | Chief actor |
| 名高い(なだかい-na da ka i) | Famous, Noted, Renowned, Celebrated, Well-known |
| 名だたる(なだたる-na da ta ru) | Famous, Well‐known, Notorious, Noted |
| 名取り(なとり-na to ri) | ① Holders of diplomas of master, ② Accredited master |
| 名に負う(なにおう-na ni o u) | To be famous, To be celebrated, To be worthy of the name |
| 名札(なふだ-na fu da) | Name plate, Name tag, Label |
| 名を竹帛に垂る(なをちくはくにたる-na wo chi ku ha ku ni ta ru) | Remaining one’s name as a great man |
| 名字 or 苗字(みょうじ-myo u ji) | Surname, Family name, Last name |
| 名字帯刀 or 苗字帯刀(みょうじたいとう-myo u ji ta i to u) | The right to bear a surname and to wear a sword (during the Edo period) |
| 名代(みょうだい-myo u da i) | ① Proxy, Representative, ② Famous, Well‐known |
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