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Keyword
name
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
Type
Kyōiku (1st grade) 
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KankenLevel 10
Heisig117
Readings
な
(59%)
めい
(35%)
Composed of
夕
evening (before sunset)
口
mouth
Mnemonic

When you're having a date this evening with a girl you've anonymously met online it'd be the best to open your mouth and tell her your name before the sun sets and you'll go to your apartment to do the deed. Otherwise it'll be really awkward the next day when you wake up next to each other, in the same bed, and not know the other's name.

Used in kanji (3 in total)
銘
engraved inscription
酩
sweet sake
茗
tea plant
Used in vocabulary (1082 in total)
name; given name; first name
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
1079 more...
Examples (200 in total)
I just need to say that name, right?
I didn't know that names had this much power.
I know the name.
Even if I call out a name, there is no one who answers.
It's not my name.
The names of those who are about to fight are written there.
Naturally, my name was not there either.
I feel like there was a name written on it.
We will continue without changing the name.
That's a strange name.
It makes me happy that you call my name at a time like this.
I know the person by that name.
What shall we name this ship?
It is precisely because it is dangerous that the name includes the word 'King'.
Try as I might, I just can't remember his name.
However, it is a fact that it is easier to have a conversation if you decide on a name.
What is that dog's name?
Tell me that guy's name.
May I have your name?
She called the young man's name.
It was a great match where either side could have won.
Come to think of it, what happened to our team name?
The team name is decided too!
It's a boyish name, isn't it?
It has a weird name, but its defense is high!
I knew about them from before they became famous.
Yeah, from now on I'll go by that name.
If I could, I would have liked to reveal right here that I was her mother.
There is no need to give your name.
Did he give his name?
Did he really claim to be a prince?
Unable to reveal that he was the boy's father, he watched over his son.
He is a serious train buff and knows the names of every station.
This is a provisional name.
It's more of a pen name than a real name, though.
May I ask your name?
And finally, a name is engraved.
The boy's name was Akira.
I don't know the boss's face or name.
Why is a name displayed when there is no name?
I have no intention of objecting to you calling yourself the leader.
More than a hundred people gathered at the venue.
I have at least heard of the name of that building.
We won't be deciding on the team name for a while yet.
That's a name I hear from time to time.
Please write your name on the front of the paper.
The number, including teachers and guards, was over one hundred.
You should go for substance over reputation.
Do you go for fame or for substance?
If it's such a famous teacher, just getting their opinion is a precious opportunity, right?
Next to the name, the affiliated agency is written.
Isn't that an incredibly good name?
Come on, guys, there's no way we can reveal who we really work for.
It is a story famous throughout the continent.
Some of the customers knew his name and face.
All the residents' names are written there.
By the way, may I ask your name?
I came to my senses at the sound of my name being called.
I was suddenly called by name and came to my senses.
I thought this name was a perfect fit.
My name's already well known anyway, so that's nothing new.
That was a superb performance.
Moreover, the sound of the name is also nice.
In all, the dead numbered more than thirty.
It was such a plain name that I had completely forgotten it!
My name was suddenly called.
You'll be famous all over the world.
How about trying to call out the name?
There are no other registered names.
How one interprets a person changes depending on their name.
Her name didn't come to mind.
It got that name because it is shaped like a star.
It's a simple and easy-to-remember name, right?
In the name of the law, I am placing you under arrest.
Thereupon, the black-haired girl stated her name.
What is your name?
What was the name again?
There are about thirty police officers.
You know, that is a great honor.
So please don't damage that person's reputation.
Perhaps the truth was hidden to protect my brother's reputation.
I'm ready to do anything to restore your good name.
You mustn't disgrace the school's good name.
It is an honor for a man.
I swear on my honor.
I expect you to state your name and affiliation.
I couldn't go as far as revealing my own name.
On the phone, I make a point of saying my name clearly.
This ship is called the Sakura.
People often say I have a strange name.
I don't need that kind of honor.
He taught me the names of trees and grasses peculiar to this region.
What was the name again? It was something-dō, right?
Despite their strong-sounding names, both have low consumption.
Allen, the total number of residents is about three hundred.
He was what you would call a great principal.
The name was on the list.
As before, only a guard of no more than five hundred shall be permitted.
Let's unify the names of the techniques.
It was a name that gave me a vague sense of foreboding.
I was able to get the name out of them!
My seat is next to that famous beautiful girl.
The title of 'strongest' isn't just for show.
Many names are inscribed on the altar.
It's fine. If you ever have another request, be sure to ask for me.
Do you have any requests, such as for a specific person?
Was it a mistake to nominate you as the person in charge?
After all, I'm the one who was nominated.
Please choose the person you will nominate next.
So this is what it means to be famous throughout the world.
It is called by a different name to distinguish it from the predecessor.
Asking for the name was merely a side matter.
It seems he was quite a famous scholar.
It looks like the name I suggested was rejected.
While trying various conversions, I repeat the name over and over again.
What an honor it is.
Since it's just something like a temporary name anyway, just write it down casually.
His name is nothing more than an assumed one.
I was asked for my address and name, and asked what I was doing.
Please write your name and address on this card.
After hesitating for a moment, I spoke the name of a certain man.
Their number: believe it or not, eighty-seven people.
He values his good name above all else.
I got a call from a man claiming to be a police officer.
Called by name, the shopkeeper grew slightly more wary.
Is there some origin to the name?
Several members let out small screams.
Only the names of a few other people are recorded.
He is also accompanied by several vice-captains.
Several people did not change their expressions.
Could you please tell me this person's name?
The detective showed his police ID and gave his name.
In that case, it is only polite to properly remember their names.
The screenplay for this movie was written by a famous author.
I wonder. It could just be a stranger who happens to have the same name.
The band on this book carries a recommendation from a famous author.
After all, we don't even know each other's real names.
The protagonist's name is the same as the teacher's real name.
Why, that's a name just like a goddess's.
As the name suggests, it is a stone that burns when set on fire.
There, the names of the five opponents were written in the order of their turns.
Of those, fifty-nine are alive.
You're the one who named it that, aren't you?
My older sister named it.
It was probably named that way because it is from Russia.
When a child was born between the two of them, I was asked to name it.
It's inconvenient in various ways if you don't have a name.
I hate to say it, but he's pretty much a boss in name only.
It was clear that the March lectures would be lectures in name only.
I went outside under the pretext of taking a break.
There was also the pretext of protecting her, but in the end that's nothing more than an excuse.
I wonder how much they're spending under the pretext of an inspection.
So a noble's name really does carry influence.
What was the turtle's name?
The grand pretext vanished in an instant.
I'm bad at remembering people's names.
That name was erased.
The name of the association has been decided.
I remember the shape, but I can't recall the name.
The name of the dish doesn't matter at all, does it?
Two subordinates were standing on both sides of the car, waiting for her.
Please write your name in the blank.
He's the eighth son, so his name is Hachiro.
In the old days, fifth sons were often named Goro.
It's just that the names are read the same way.
It seems that in this country, as in the West, people give their given name first.
It is the name of a woman who appears in a Western novel.
You suddenly became a real celebrity, didn't you?
They're a celebrity, after all.
I was still gazing blankly at the back of a business card that had nothing written on it.
Could I have your business card?
With that, the woman presented her business card.
Looking flustered, they hold out a business card to me.
With practiced hands, he takes out a business card and hands it to us.
In the old days, painters had an art name in addition to their real name.
I didn't know the painter's name, but it wasn't bad.
That is a nickname from elementary school days.
Well, it's not really a weird nickname, so it's fine, I guess.
Ever since elementary school, my nickname's always been "Four-Eyes."
I think it would be lovely if each Tokyo Metropolitan bus had its own name.
I'm reluctant to part, but I have an early start tomorrow.
I didn't feel any reluctance to part, or anything like that.
It may have been my imagination, but he still seemed reluctant to part.
We would like you to hand these three people over to us.
Apparently there will be a special class given by a famous lecturer.
What was that kid's name again?
I haven't asked for their name or position.
The teacher called on me, and I wrote the answer on the blackboard.
These three people can write their own names in kanji, you know.
Most dolls had a tag attached to them bearing the maker's name.
I looked at the key's name tag once more.
I read out the name written on the business card.
However, the former king passed away before he could make the nomination.
Could you sign here?
Please sign here.
It is a famous French brand.
Over by the pool, several girls were scooping up water with buckets.
In the end, I raised my face and limited myself to just stating my name.
May I ask your name?
There are also documents with their signatures.