銘

めい

Meanings

1. Noun inscription; epitaph
2. (manufacturer's) engraved signature
3. motto; maxim; precept See also: 座右の銘 (ざゆうのめい).

Kanji

• 銘 inscribe. Read as メイ.

Example sentences

• 座右の銘は何ですか？
  What's your favorite quote?

Common phrases

• 銘する (めいする) to stamp
• 銘を刻む (めいをきざむ) to engrave an inscription

Words containing 銘

• 銘柄 (めいがら) brand
• 感銘 (かんめい) deep impression
• 銘打つ (めいうつ) to engrave an inscription

And 49 more.

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