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VocabJLPT N2

real name

Noun

Definitions

1. real name

This noun refers to a person's real or legal name, as opposed to a pen name, stage name, or nickname. It is used when you want to specify someone's official registered name rather than an alias they are known by.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Phew, just saying my real name is exhausting…

Sentence 2

I wonder if she uses her real name on social media.

Sentence 3

That rumor's got his real name attached to it — is it actually true?

Sentence 4

Employee ID cards can display both your legal name and preferred name.

Sentence 5

Come on, the whole vibe shifted just because I said my real name!