Japanese Conversation · Level 113
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Japanese word
名乗る
Pronunciation
Romajinanoru
Meaning
- verbintroduce oneself as ___
Example
初対面では山田と名乗ります。hatsu tai men de wa yama da to na no ri ma su
I introduce myself as Yamada when meeting someone for the first time.
More examples
受付では、会社名と自分の名前を名乗ります。uke tsuke de wa gai sha mei to ji bun no na mae o na no ri ma su
At the reception desk, I give my company name and my own name.
Core concept
It centers on declaring the name or identity under which a person presents themselves to others.
Common phrases
名前を名乗るna mae o na no ru
give one's name
名を名乗るna o na no ru
give one's name
Similar words
称するshōsuru: To call oneself by a particular name or title.
自称するjishōsuru: To call oneself by a name or identity, sometimes without official recognition.
自己紹介するjikoshōkaisuru: To give one's name and basic information when meeting someone.
Definition in Japanese
自分の名前を相手に告げ、その名前の者として自分を示すこと。ji bun no na mae o ai te ni tsu ge so no na mae no mono to shi te ji bun o shime su ko to
Word origin
The native Japanese verb 名乗る (nanoru) is formed from 名 (na, "name") and 告る (noru, "to announce").
Usage tips
- In Japanese business and service calls, 名乗る (nanoru) commonly describes stating the caller's name or company before the conversation continues.
Other meanings
- give one's nameverb
Related words
- 名乗り方nanorikataway of introducing oneselfnoun
- 名乗りnanorigiving one's namenoun