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~めい
~mei
Counter for people
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~名
~めい
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Counter for people
~mei
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana ~めい
Romaji ~mei
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does ~名 mean in Japanese?
The word ~名 (~めい) means "counter for people" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce ~名?
~名 is read as ~めい (romaji: ~mei). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is ~名?
~名 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember ~名 quickly?
Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise ~名 in sentences?
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