銘 — Inscription / Signature (of Artisan)

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銘 (readings: めい; Japanese kanji) means “Inscription / Signature (of Artisan)”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 銘柄 (brand).

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What does 銘 mean?

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Kanji	銘
Meaning	Inscription / Signature (of Artisan)
Readings	めい
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	銘柄 (brand)

How to read 銘

銘 is read めい depending on the word.

Words with 銘

銘柄nhãn hiệu

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Updated: 2026-07-22