おなまえ
onamaenoun, polite
In hiragana, "your name" is おなまえ (onamae). The polite お (o) shows respect for the other person. It is also called あなたのなまえ (anata no namae) and きみのなまえ (kimi no namae).
Meaning: someone's name (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| おなまえ | onamae | noun, polite |
| あなたのなまえ | anata no namae | phrase |
| きみのなまえ | kimi no namae | phrase, casual |
Use おなまえ in everyday polite speech: おなまえをおしえてください (onamae o oshiete kudasai) means please tell me your name.
Which one should you use?
あなたのなまえ (anata no namae) is correct but sounds direct, because Japanese often avoids あなた (anata). きみのなまえ (kimi no namae) is casual and friendly.
Did you know?
- The 2016 Japanese animated film titled きみのなは (Kimi no na wa) is known in English as Your Name.
Examples in context
- おなまえをおしえてください。Onamae o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me your name.
- おなまえをここにかいてください。Onamae o koko ni kaite kudasai.Please write your name here.
- きみのなまえはなに。Kimi no namae wa nani.What is your name?
Example conversation
Emma checks in at a clinic and talks to the receptionist Ms. Shimizu.
- Ms. Shimizuおなまえをおねがいします。Onamae o onegai shimasu.Your name, please.
- Emmaエマ・スミスです。Ema Sumisu desu.Emma Smith.
- Ms. Shimizuありがとうございます。おかけください。Arigatō gozaimasu. Okake kudasai.Thank you. Please take a seat.
