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命名 (めいめい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
naming ; christening
The act of giving a name to a person, thing, discovery, or concept. Often used in formal or official contexts, such as naming ceremonies, product naming, or scientific naming.
この 星ほし は 発はっ 見けん 者しゃ に よっ て 命めい 名めい さ れ た 。
This star was named by its discoverer.
Written forms 命めい 名めい Usage 100%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news term.
銘めい 名めい
irregular kanji usage
Irregular kanji usage; not recommended for learners.
Kanji 名 name, noted, distinguished 銘 inscription, signature (of artisan) Similar words 名めい 称しょう 名称 refers to the name itself, while 命名 refers to the act of naming.
名な 付づ ける 名付ける is a more casual, everyday verb for giving a name, especially to a child or pet. 命名 is more formal and often used for official or ceremonial naming.
Etymology Compound of 命 (mei, 'life; decree; command') and 名 (mei, 'name'), literally 'to decree a name'. The reading is on'yomi.
