Shimei

指名 (Shimei) is a Japanese noun meaning “naming, nominating, designating, calling on”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbnaming; nominating; designating
  2. noun, suru verb, transitive verbcalling on; asking for; requesting

Examples

  • I was appointed chairperson.

  • She was named as chairman.

  • We appointed him as our representative.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 指名

fingername

Related words

namenameto aim at (for, to do, to become)fingerprintindicationfamousfingerguidance(finger) ringto give one's name (as)daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)business card