Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 和名(わみょう) in Japanese

和名
Kana Reading
わみょう, わめい
Romaji
wamyō, wamei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Japanese name (often of plants and animals, and written in kana)


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 3

8 strokes

harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, オ, カ

Kun'Yomi: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか

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