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名前

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名前

まえ
Noun
Freq #240
1

name

Examples
あなたの名前はリストからはずされた。
Your name was dropped from the list.
2

given name; first name

Examples
ああ、もしかして名前を呼ばれるのが恥ずかしいって?
Ah, could it be you're embarrassed to be called by your first name?

Kanji in this Word

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
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
9 strokes
Frequency: 27
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

in front
before

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まえ
-まえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さき
さと
まい
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