“Inscription” or “Epitaph” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “銘”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “銘” means “Lettering”, “Monumental inscription” or “Engraved signature” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “銘”
Jouyou Kanji “銘” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
14 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
めい(mei) |
べい(bei) |
みょう(myou) |
Kun-Yomi |
しる(す)(shiru(su)) |
Meanings |
Inscribe, Inscription, Epitaph |
Creator name on a artwork |
Be deeply impressed |
Word for admonition |
First class products, High quality products |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “銘”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
銘菓(めいか-me i ka) |
Famous confection, Cake of a well‐known brand, Excellent cake |
銘柄(めいうがら-me i ga ra) |
Brand, Make, Description, Trading name of stocks and securities |
銘記(めいき-me i ki) |
Keep in mind, Take note of, Remember |
銘旗(めいき-me i ki) |
Flag used at funerals showing the name and rank of the deceased |
銘酒(めいしゅ-me i shu) |
High‐quality sake, Sake of a special brand, Sake of a famous brand, Choice sake |
銘仙(めいせん-me i se n) |
Meisen silk cloth |
銘茶(めいちゃ-me i cha) |
Tea of a well‐known brand, Choice tea, Fine tea, Brand-name tea, Famous tea |
銘木(めいぼく-me i bo ku) |
① Noble wood, Precious wood, Choice wood, ② Old tree of historical interest |
感銘(かんめい-ka n me i) |
Deep impression, Being deeply moved, Being deeply touched |
記銘(きめい-ki me i) |
Memorization, Memorize, Imprinting, Memory storage |
刻銘(こくめい-ko ku me i) |
Inscription, Lettering, Inscription on stone monuments, Metal receptacles |
座右銘(ざゆうめい-za yu u me i) |
Favorite motto, Pet saying |
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