giving one's name; self-introduction
The act of stating one's name, often in a formal or ritual context. Can also refer to the name itself as announced.
Before the meeting, each person gave their name.
It's rude to leave without introducing yourself.
battlefield name announcement (samurai)
Historical term for a samurai loudly declaring his name, rank, and lineage before engaging in battle.
On the battlefield, a samurai's announcing of his name was a proud act.
coming-of-age name (nobility/samurai)
Historical term for the adult name given to male members of the nobility and samurai class upon their coming-of-age ceremony.
At his coming-of-age ceremony, he was given a new adult name.
kanji reading used in names
Refers to a specific Japanese kanji reading that is used in personal names, as opposed to standard on'yomi or kun'yomi.
The name reading for this kanji is 'Akira'.
I gave my name at the reception desk and went inside.
He heard the enemy's battlefield name announcement before charging in to attack.
At his coming-of-age ceremony, the young man was given his adult name.
自己紹介 is the everyday modern term for introducing yourself, while 名乗り implies a more formal or ritualistic declaration of one's name.
名前 is the general word for a person's name, whereas 名乗り refers specifically to the act (or occasion) of announcing that name.
Standard kanji spelling; high news frequency.
Rarely used kanji form; 告 is an older character for 'announce'.
A nominal form of 名乗る, historically written 名告る or 名宣る. The verb combines 名, “name,” with 宣る, “declare or announce.”