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名

名 — name, noted, distinguished

Learn the correct stroke order for 名 (name), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 16 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)メイmei、ミョウmyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なna、-なna
Strokes6
Radical口
Frequency#177
Meaningsname, noted, distinguished, reputation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

異名いみょうanother name; nickname; aliasnoun
汚名おめいbad name; bad reputation; disgracenoun
改名かいめいname changenoun
芸名げいめいstage namenoun
功名こうみょうgreat achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) famenoun
国名こくめいcountry namenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 名 (name) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 名 is #177, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

異名いみょう — another name; nickname; alias
汚名おめい — bad name; bad reputation; disgrace
改名かいめい — name change

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (口)

口mouth台pedestal可can古old史history号nickname右right司director

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 名 have?

The kanji 名 (name) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 名?

名 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 名 mean?

名 means: name, noted, distinguished, reputation. On'yomi readings: メイ, ミョウ. Kun'yomi readings: な, -な.

What JLPT level is 名?

名 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.