JMdict: 1531630
名乗り 【なのり】
- [n] giving one's name; self-introduction
- [n] announcing one's name, rank, lineage, etc. (of a samurai on the battlefield)
- [n] name given to male members of the nobility and samurai class upon coming of age
- [n] Japanese kanji reading used in names
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名 | Name, Noted, Distinguished, Reputation | メイ, ミョウ | な, -な |
| 乗 | Ride, Power, Multiplication, Record, Counter For Vehicles, Board, Mount, Join | ジョウ, ショウ | の.る, -の.り, の.せる |
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