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Meaning of (めい) in Japanese

JLPT 2
Kana Reading
めい
Romaji
mei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    counter
    Meaning
    counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    first name
  • Parts of speech
    prefix
    Meaning
    famous; great
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    name


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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