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VocabJLPT N1

alias

Noun

Definitions

1. another name
2. different name
3. alias

This noun means an alias, alternative name, or another name by which something or someone is known. It is used to introduce a different name for a person, place, product, or concept. For example, a famous person might be known by their real name as well as a stage name or nickname described by this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The incident was recorded under another name: "The Broad Daylight Collision."

Sentence 2

Oh great, he's back — the one we call "the lecture machine"!

Sentence 3

The hill in front of the police box is nicknamed "Shortness of Breath Hill."

Sentence 4

"This soup has another name — 'fridge cleanout,'" my mom said.

Sentence 5

"I heard that mountain has another name — is that right?" my grandfather said.