Word details

和名

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

Dictionary

Entry

めい (和名)
みょう
倭名
Noun
Freq #67159
1

Japanese name (esp. for a plant or animal)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 124
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

harmony
Japanese style
peace
soften
Japan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らぐ
やわ.らげる
なご.む
なご.やか
あ.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あい
いず
かず
かつ
かつり
かづ
たけ
とも
にぎ
まさ
やす
よし
より
わだこ
わっ
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
10 strokes
Frequency: 2098
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

Yamato
ancient Japan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やまと
したが.う
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
まさ
やす

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