英語の名前
eigo no namae
The phrase "english names" is 英語の名前 (eigo no namae) in Japanese.
This phrase refers to names that are common in English-speaking countries. For example, the name Emily is written as エミリー.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 英語 (eigo, English language), the possessive particle の (no) and 名前 (namae, name).
How does it change in a sentence?
英語の名前 is a noun phrase and does not change its form to indicate plurality.
How do you pronounce it?
eigo no namae
Did you know?
- Some people use an 英語の名前 as a 'kira-kira' name, or 'sparkly name', by choosing English names that can be written with kanji that have unique, non-standard readings. This is a modern trend among parents to make a child's name stand out.
- In Japan, many 'English names' are actually used as brand names or nicknames for products, such as 'Tiffany' or 'Alice', because Western names often evoke a sense of 'stylishness' or 'luxury'.
- Some Japanese speakers choose an 英語の名前 based on the meaning of their original kanji characters rather than how the name sounds.
Examples in context
- 英語の名前は覚えにくいです。Eigo no namae wa oboenikui desu.English names are hard to remember.
- 彼は英語の名前を持っています。Kare wa eigo no namae o motte imasu.He has an English name.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their upcoming trip to Canada.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮、英語の名前を決めた？Ren, eigo no namae o kimeta?Ren, have you decided on an English name?
- 蓮 Renいいえ、まだ迷っています。Iie, mada mayotte imasu.No, I'm still undecided.
- 陽葵 Himari一緒に英語の名前を探そうか。Issho ni eigo no namae o sagasou ka.Shall we look for an English name together?
- 蓮 Renありがとう、陽葵。助かるよ。Arigatou, Himari. Tasukaru yo.Thanks, Himari. That helps a lot.
