Kanji 名 name, noted, distinguished Related words 用よう 語ご 用語 is the common word for 'term' or 'terminology' in everyday and technical contexts, while 名辞 is more specialized and formal, often used in philosophical or logical discussions.
名めい 称しょう 名称 is a general word for 'name' or 'designation', whereas 名辞 is more abstract and refers to a term as a logical or linguistic unit.
Word family contradiction in terms
term logic
Etymology Compound of 名 (name) and 辞 (word, expression). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is used as a technical term in logic and linguistics.
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