VocabJLPT N1
another name
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. another name
  2. 2. nickname
  3. 3. synonym
This noun means an alias, nickname, or alternative name given to a person or thing, often reflecting a characteristic or reputation. It is similar in concept to a nickname but can carry a more formal or literary nuance, and is used to describe another name by which someone or something is known.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I suddenly started worrying that my nickname had become "slow to reply."

Sentence 2

That bridge is known by the nickname "the wind corridor."

Sentence 3

The bakery near the station is known by the nickname "the scent trap."

Sentence 4

For some reason, I've been stuck with the nickname "rain magnet" forever.

Sentence 5

His nickname being "the silent persuader" — there's a real irony to that.