JLPT N5 kanji · 6 strokes · #177 by frequency
名 — Name, noted
- Meaning
- Name, noted, distinguished
- On'yomi (Chinese reading)
- メイミョウ
- Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)
- な-な
- Radical
- 口
In bold: the readings to learn first.
Stroke order
6 strokes. The stroke to draw is in red; the previous ones are already in place.
Components
The pieces this kanji is built from. Recognizing them is half of understanding it.
Memory hook
In the evening (夕) dark, you shout your name (名) with your mouths (口) so people know who you are.
Kanzen's hook for this kanji. In the app, you can adopt another learner's or write your own.
Common vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名 | な | name, given name |
| 名前 | なまえ | name |
| 有名 | ゆうめい | famous, well-known |
| 名字 | みょうじ | surname, family name, last name |
| 署名 | しょめい | signature, autograph |
| 名人 | めいじん | master, expert |
Sources: meanings and readings based on KANJIDIC2 and JMdict (EDRDG, CC BY-SA 4.0) · KanjiVG strokes © Ulrich Apel (CC BY-SA 3.0) · reading selection, French translations and memory hooks: Kanzen.