Kanji · N5 · 6 strokes
名 / name
Kanji for name.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | メイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | な | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
名 carries the meaning name.
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How to write 名
Trace 名 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 名
名前なまえname
有名ゆうめいfamous
名刺めいしbusiness card
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名 in context
わたしの名前はトムです。
わたしのなまえはとむです
My name is Tom.
富士山は有名です。
ふじさんはゆうめいです
Mt. Fuji is famous.
これはわたしの名刺です。
これはわたしのめいしです
This is my business card.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 名 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
名 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/名
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