実名
Meanings
1
Refers to a person's actual name, as opposed to a pseudonym, alias, or anonymous identity. Common in contexts such as online accounts, journalism, and legal documents.
It's safer not to use your real name online.
The journalist wrote the article under their real name.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の実名を明らかにするto reveal someone's real name
The police revealed the real name of the arrested man.
- 実名で登録するto register under one's real name
This site requires you to register under your real name.
- 実名を伏せるto withhold someone's real name
The victim's real name was withheld.
- 実名報道reporting that uses real names
This case is being reported using the real names of those involved.