銘

銘 — inscription, signature (of artisan)

Learn the correct stroke order for 銘 (inscription), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)メイmei

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes14

Radical金

Frequency#1394

Meaningsinscription, signature (of artisan)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

感銘かんめいdeep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touchednoun

銘記めいきkeep in mind; take note of; remembernoun

銘柄めいがらbrand; make; descriptionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 銘 (inscription) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 銘 is #1394, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

感銘かんめい — deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched

銘記めいき — keep in mind; take note of; remember

銘柄めいがら — brand; make; description

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (金)

金gold 針needle 釜kettle 釣angling 鈍dull 鉄iron 鈴small bell 鉱mineral

Same reading

盟alliance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 銘 have?

The kanji 銘 (inscription) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 銘?

銘 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 銘 mean?

銘 means: inscription, signature (of artisan). On'yomi readings: メイ.

What JLPT level is 銘?

銘 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.