みん
明
ちょう
朝

noun

  1. Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644). Messages.hist.
  2. Ming (typeface), Minchō. Abbreviation.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
みん
明
ちょう
朝
 明朝 みんちょう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bright, light
メイ　あ.かり　あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ　にっ　ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき　ゲツ　ガツ (1st, N5)
morning, dynasty, regime
あさ　チョウ　あ (2nd, N4)
eminent(卓) variant
ten
ジュウ　ジッ　ジュッ (1st, N5)
early, fast
はや.い　サッ　ソウ (1st, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ　にっ　ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき　ゲツ　ガツ (1st, N5)