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名前
なまえ
namae
The word "名前" is the standard term for a name. In daily conversation, adding the honorific prefix "o" (お名前) is extremely common and expected when asking for someone else's name to avoid sounding abrupt or rude.
In formal or administrative contexts, such as official forms, applications, or legal documents, the term "氏名" (shimei) is used instead of "名前". While "名前" is used in spoken language and casual writing, "氏名" is strictly for formal written documentation.
Beyond a literal identifier, "名前" can represent a person's social standing, brand, or reputation. When used in this sense, it refers to the "weight" or "value" associated with a person or organization in the eyes of society. This is often seen in expressions regarding fame or the loss of honor.
Avoid confusing "名前" with "名称" (meishō), which is used specifically for the official names of facilities, products, or organizations, and is rarely used for people.
Meanings
The word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known.
名前を書く。
Namae o kaku.
Write a name.
The opinion that people have about someone or something, especially in terms of fame or honor.
名前を売る。
Namae o uru.
Make a name for oneself.
Examples
すみません、あなたの名前を教えてください。
Sumimasen, anata no namae o oshiete kudasai.
Excuse me, please tell me your name.
ここにあなたの名前を記入してください。
Koko ni anata no namae o kinyuushite kudasai.
Please fill in your name here.
犯人の名前が分かればすぐに逮捕できる。
Hannin no namae ga wakareba suguni taihodekiru.
If we find out the criminal's name, we can arrest them immediately.
あなたの名前を呼ぶ声が聞こえた気がした。
Anata no namae o yobu koe ga kikoeta ki ga shita.
I felt like I heard a voice calling my name.
この花の名前を知っている人はいませんか。
Kono hana no namae o shitte iru hito wa imasen ka.
Does anyone know the name of this flower?
先生、名前を書き忘れたのでもう一度出していいですか。
Sensei, namae o kakiwasureta node mou ichido dashite iidesuka.
Teacher, I forgot to write my name, so may I submit it again?