明朝 みんちょう Meanings Noun Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644) Ming (serif typeface); Minchō See also: 明朝体 (みんちょうたい). Kanji 明 clear. Read as ミン. 朝 morning. Read as チョウ. Words containing 明朝 明朝体 (みんちょうたい) Ming (serif typeface) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists