美び名めい

noun

good name (as a pretext); fine-sounding excuse

Used when a seemingly noble reason is invoked to justify an action, often with a hint of irony. Common in phrases like 美名の下に (under the good name of).

• 彼かれは慈じ善ぜんの美び名めいの下もとに金きんを集あつめた。

  He collected money under the good name of charity.

noun

good reputation; good name

Refers to a positive public image or honorable standing. Less common than the pretext sense in modern usage.

• 彼かれはその行こう為いで美び名めいを高たかめた。

  He enhanced his good reputation through that act.

noun

beautiful name

Literal meaning, used for names that are aesthetically pleasing. Rare as a standalone noun; more often seen in contexts discussing naming.

• この花はなには美び名めいが付つけられている。

  This flower has been given a beautiful name.