名告り名のり
なのり
Noun
1.
giving one's name, self-introduction
2.
announcing one's name, rank, lineage, etc. (of a samurai on the battlefield)
historical term
3.
name given to male members of the nobility and samurai class upon coming of age
historical term
4.
Japanese kanji reading used in names
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武士は戦場で名乗りを上げてから戦いました。
Samurai fought after announcing their names on the battlefield.
古代の日本では、名乗りは身分を示す重要な儀式でした。
In ancient Japan, announcing one's name was an important ritual to show one's status.
現代では、初対面の人に丁寧に名乗りをすることが大切です。
In modern times, it is important to politely introduce oneself to people you meet for the first time.
相撲の土俵入りでは、力士が自分の四股名を名乗ります。
In a sumo ring-entering ceremony, the sumo wrestler announces his ring name.
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