English–Japanese
“naming” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimeimei
Example
この賞の命名には長い議論がありました。ko no shō no mei mei ni wa naga i gi ron ga a ri ma shi ta
There was a long discussion about naming this award.
How to say “naming” in Japanese
“Naming” in Japanese is 命名 (meimei).
It refers to the deliberate act of giving an official or meaningful name to a person, place, object, or event.
Example sentences with 命名
新しい星の命名は国際的な委員会が担当します。atara shi i hoshi no mei mei wa koku sai teki na i in kai ga tan tō shi ma su
An international committee is responsible for naming the new star.
Tips for using 命名
- English christening can mean a naming ceremony but can also refer to a Christian baptism, while 命名 (meimei) centers simply on giving a name.