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VocabJLPT N2

to name

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to name
2. to call

This verb means "to name" or "to give a name to" someone or something. It is used when a person or thing is being officially or intentionally called by a particular name for the first time.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why did you call this proposal "optimization"? What's your reasoning?

Sentence 2

Why are there ten files when you named them all "final"?

Sentence 3

It's too soon to call a single coincidence "fate."

Sentence 4

Does calling that pain "growth" actually make it any easier?

Sentence 5

We called it "legendary" on a whim, but that's kind of cringe, right?