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Meaning of (めい) in Japanese

Kana Reading
めい
Romaji
mei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    command; decree
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    life
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    destiny


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

8 strokes

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: いのち

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