🇯🇵 How to say

“name” in Japanese

名前なまえ
Illustration of "name" in a Japanese cultural setting
A teacher stands before a classroom, pointing to a whiteboard where students have written their names in colorful markers. Each name is unique and carefully written.

Usage note

名前 is a polite and common word for 'name' used in both formal and casual situations, and it's often one of the first words you learn when introducing yourself in Japanese.

Examples

  • 私の名前はたけしです。

    My name is Takeshi.

  • あなたの名前は何ですか？

    What is your name?

  • 猫の名前はミケです。

    The cat's name is Mike.

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What does "名前" mean?

  • A. name
  • B. star
  • C. stone
  • D. shellfish

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