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名
名 (readings: めい, みょう, な; Japanese kanji) means “name”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 名前 (name).
What does 名 mean?
| Kanji | 名 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | name |
| Readings | めい, みょう, な |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 名
名 is read めい or みょう or な depending on the word.
Example words with 名
| Example | 名前 (name) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14