Meanings
Readings
Common Words
name
given name; first name
name; given name
title
fame; renown; reputation
pretext; pretense; justification; appearance
Honorific; Counter
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
Common noun
first name
Prefix
famous; great
Suffix
name
Abbreviation; Common noun; Part of speech tag used in dictionaries
noun
famous; well-known
Christianity
God's name; Christ's name
Intransitive verb; Transitive verb
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as)
Intransitive verb; Transitive verb
to claim to be; to call oneself; to wear the title of
Intransitive verb; Transitive verb
to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
Transitive verb
to adopt as one's name; to take (a name)
Archaic; Intransitive verb
to call out the goods one is selling
Common noun; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
honor; honour; credit; glory; fame; distinction
Common noun
prestige; dignity; reputation; honor; good name
Noun, used as a prefix
honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
naming; nominating; designating
calling on; asking for; requesting
to name; to call; to christen; to term
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
The core concepts or meanings associated with this specific kanji.
Constituents
The visual building blocks used to craft this character's story.
Mnemonic Stories
In the dark of the evening, open your mouth and speak your name so people can identify you.
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