name
gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1
英語
~ 1600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A1
entity
1
Word by which someone is known
The word people use to call or talk about a person.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s name
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
類義語
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
対義語
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
コロケーション
full name
|first name
|last name
|middle name
|call by name
テーマ
identity
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|relationships
例文
- Her name is Sarah Johnson.
- Please write your full name at the top of the form.
- He forgot my name after we met.
学習者向け例文
- My name is Tom.
- What is your name?
- I can’t remember his name.
名詞
A2
entity
2
Word for something's title
The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.
用法パターン：
the name of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
類義語
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
コロケーション
brand name
|street name
|company name
|product name
テーマ
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The street name was changed after the war.
- Do you know the name of this song?
- That company changed its name last year.
学習者向け例文
- This is the name of my school.
- What is the name of this city?
- I like the name of that shop.
動詞
A2
action
3
Give someone or something a name
To choose and say a word for someone or something so people know what to call it.
用法パターン：
to name [someone/something] [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
類義語
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
コロケーション
name after
|name officially
|name correctly
テーマ
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They decided to name their daughter Emma.
- The committee will name a new leader next week.
- He named his dog after his favorite musician.
学習者向け例文
- We will name the baby Anna.
- The teacher named me class leader.
- I named my cat Snow.
名詞
B1
entity
4
Reputation or public standing
What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.
よくある間違い：
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
類義語
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
対義語
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
コロケーション
make a name for oneself
|good name
|bad name
テーマ
reputation
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|business
例文
- She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
- The scandal ruined his good name.
- That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
学習者向け例文
- He has a good name in the city.
- The school has a bad name now.
- She made a name in music.
文法
辞書形
name
IPA
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
音節・強勢
name （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
活用形
Noun
- Base: name
- Plural: names
Verb
- Base: name
- 3rd Person Singular: names
- Present Participle: naming
- Past: named
関連語
表現
call someone names
1/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom
informal
Insult with mean words
To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.
例文
- The children were calling him names on the playground.
- She got upset when they called her names.
in the name of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
For the sake of something
To do something to support or represent an idea, person, or thing.
例文
- They fought in the name of freedom.
- In the name of science, we must continue this research.
make a name for oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Become famous or respected
To become known and respected for doing something well.
例文
- She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
- She made a name for herself in the art world.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.