Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 改名(かいめい) in Japanese

改名
Kana Reading
かいめい
Romaji
kaimei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    name change


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

6 strokes

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: な, -な

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

reformation, change, modify, mend, renew, examine, inspect, search

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: あらた.める, あらた.まる

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