Illustration: At the reception counter of a small Japanese guesthouse, the host gives an arriving guest a slight bow and extends an open hand toward them in a courteous invitation to introduce themself. The guest responds with fingertips lightly touching their own chest, mouth open as they give their name.

JLPT N5nounLevel estimated by Bebop

お名な前まえ

onamae

name

The お prefix respectfully refers to someone else’s name. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. お名前なまえをお願ねがいします。

    May I have your name, please?

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  2. お名前なまえを教おしえて下ください。

    Please tell me your name.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. お名前なまえを聞きいてもいいですか。

    May I ask your name?

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 名前

  • 名name; notedOnメイ・ミョウKunな
  • 前in front; beforeOnゼンKunまえ

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