命名
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命名
1
naming; christening
Examples
赤ちゃん、もう命名した？
Have you named your new born baby?
Kanji in this Word
命
8 strokes
Frequency: 465
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
fate
command
decree
destiny
life
appoint
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いのち
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
銘
14 strokes
Frequency: 1394
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
inscription
signature (of artisan)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
み
め
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