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VocabJLPT N2

naming

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. naming
2. nominating
3. calling on

This noun means "nomination" or "designation" — choosing a specific person for a role or task. It is commonly used in business or entertainment contexts, such as requesting a specific staff member at a salon or restaurant.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Who you pick can really change the whole dynamic of the team.

Sentence 2

I was called on out of nowhere and my mind just went completely blank!

Sentence 3

Right at the front door, my mom appointed me to cleaning duty.

Sentence 4

Are you still undecided about which candidate to nominate?

Sentence 5

Is there a system that lets patients choose their own doctor?