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名乗る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名乗る

名乗る
なのる
名告る
Godan verb
Freq #1904
1

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as)

Examples
支配人はドアを開いて身分を名乗った。
The manager opened the door and identified himself.
2

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

to claim to be; to call oneself; to wear the title of

3

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being

4

Transitive verb

to adopt as one's name; to take (a name)

5

Archaic; Intransitive verb

to call out the goods one is selling

Kanji in this Word

名
6 strokes
Frequency: 177
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

name
noted
distinguished
reputation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な
-な
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
と
乗
9 strokes
Frequency: 377
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

ride
power
multiplication
record
counter for vehicles
board
mount
join

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.る
-の.り
の.せる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のり
告
7 strokes
Frequency: 188
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

revelation
tell
inform
announce

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.げる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
い
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