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Base noun form. Used to refer to a person's or thing's name. In sentences, it often follows particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『の』 (no, possessive).
Theme
At a casual café, User meets Mika, a new acquaintance, and they exchange introductions.
名前
なまえ
name
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a name tag on your chest that says 『名前』 (namae, 'name'). It sounds like 'name-ay' — your name is here to stay!
Cultural Note
In Japan, it's polite to use someone's family name with an honorific like 『さん』 (san) unless you're close. Asking 『お名前は？』 (onamae wa?, 'What is your name?') is a common way to introduce yourself.
Forms
Base: 名前Base noun form. Used to refer to a person's or thing's name. In sentences, it often follows particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『の』 (no, possessive).