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name, designation, what something is called
The name by which a person, thing, or concept is commonly called or referred to. Often implies an informal or colloquial name as opposed to an official one.
この花の呼び名は地域によって違う。
The name for this flower differs by region.
「おにぎり」と「おむすび」は同じものの違う呼び名だ。
'Onigiri' and 'omusubi' are different names for the same thing.
正式な名称は長いので、ふだんは別の呼び名で親しまれている。
The official name is long, so it is usually known by a different, more familiar name.
USAGE:
Used when discussing how people refer to things, especially when there are regional variations or when distinguishing between formal and informal names. Common in discussions about language, dialects, and naming conventions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 呼び名が違う: to have a different name
- 呼び名が変わる: the name changes
- 別の呼び名: another name
- 正式な呼び名: official name
SIMILAR WORDS:
呼び名 is a casual, everyday word for what something is called. 名称 is a formal term for an official designation. 呼称 is also formal and used in academic or official contexts. 通称 means a commonly used name as opposed to the official one.