別名

This is the 4317th most frequent Japanese word.

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別名

"別名" means "alias" or "alternative name."


In this sentence, 別名 (betsumei) means 'alias' or 'pseudonym', referring to a different name employed for a specific purpose, often to conceal identity.

彼は別名を使って活動していた。

He was operating under a pseudonym.


Here, 別名 (betsumei) denotes an 'alias' or 'alternative name' for something, such as a nickname or title for a city.

この都市の別名は「千年の都」です。

The alternative name for this city is 'The Millennium Capital'.


In this context, 別名 (betsumei) refers to a 'moniker' or 'title' awarded to an individual or their works, providing additional identity or recognition.

彼の作品は、別名『光の魔術師』として有名だ。

His work is famous under the alias 'Magician of Light'.