Word details

称名

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 称名.

Dictionary

Entry

称名唱名ょうみょうNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #87754
1

intoning the name of the Buddha; chanting the name of the Buddha

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame

10 strokesFrequency 985JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ショウ

Kun

たた.えるとな.えるあ.げるかな.うはか.りはか.るほめ.る

Nanori

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

6 strokesFrequency 177JLPT N4Grade 1

On

メイミョウ

Kun

-な

Nanori

chant, recite, call upon, yell

11 strokesFrequency 1,123JLPT N1Grade 4

On

ショウ

Kun

とな.える

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