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名目上

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名目上

めいもくじょう
Adverb
~の Adj.
Freq #26539
1

nominal; in name (only)

Examples
彼は名目上では首相だが、実際はそうではない。
He is prime minister in name, but not in reality.

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
5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-め
ま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
3 strokes
Frequency: 35
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

above
up

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
シャン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うえ
-うえ
うわ-
かみ
あ.げる
-あ.げる
あ.がる
-あ.がる
あ.がり
-あ.がり
のぼ.る
のぼ.り
のぼ.せる
のぼ.す
たてまつ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あおい
あげ
かき
かず
かん
こう
のぼり
ほつ
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