KaiwaGo名 kanji: meaning, readings and stroke order
名 means “name”. It is written with 6 strokes and is a JLPT N5 kanji.
On’yomi: メイ (mei), ミョウ (myou). Kun’yomi: な (na).
How to write 名 (stroke order)
Write 名 in 6 strokes, following the numbers. Each small box adds one stroke; the red line is the stroke to draw.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
General rules: top before bottom, left before right, horizontal before a vertical that crosses it, and a closing bottom stroke last. Writing in the right order makes handwriting readable and helps you count strokes when you look a kanji up.
Practice writing 名
Trace 名 over the faint model with your finger or mouse, following the stroke order above. Turn the model off to write it from memory.
Readings of 名
| On’yomi (Chinese reading) | メイ (mei)ミョウ (myou) |
|---|---|
| Kun’yomi (Japanese reading) | な (na) |
The on’yomi is usually used in compound words, the kun’yomi when 名 stands alone or is followed by hiragana. A dot (.) marks where the hiragana ending starts.
Example words with 名
| Word | Reading | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name | |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous |
名前 (namae) means “name”. Also in this word: 前
有名 (yuumei) means “famous”.
FAQ
What does 名 mean in Japanese?
名 means “name”. Common words with it are 名前 (namae, “name”) and 有名 (yuumei, “famous”).
How many strokes does 名 have?
名 has 6 strokes. Follow the stroke-order diagram on this page from stroke 1 to 6.
How do you read 名?
The on’yomi is メイ (mei), ミョウ (myou) and the kun’yomi is な (na). Which one is used depends on the word.
Is 名 on the JLPT N5?
Yes. 名 is kanji number 67 of the 101 N5 kanji on this site.