～名
～めい
mei
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 72 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～名 (～めい (mei)) means "counter for people". It is read ～めい (mei). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
counter for people
Also : number of people
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Meaning ·
The word ～名 (～めい) means 'counter for people'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of counter for people.
Example Sentences
このツアーは最大20名まで参加できます。
このつあーはさいだい20めいまでさんかできます。
This tour can accommodate up to 20 people.
会議には10名の参加者が集まりました。
かいぎには10めいのさんかしゃがあつまりました。
Ten participants gathered at the meeting.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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