This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

名跡

Reading

Kana: みょうせき
Romaji: myōseki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

family name; professional name

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な
Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Readings: セキ、 あと
Meanings: tracks, mark, print, impression

名跡

名蹟

Reading

Kana: めいせき
Romaji: meiseki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

famous historic spot

2

family name; professional name

See also: 名跡 (reading みょうせき)

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な
Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Readings: セキ、 あと
Meanings: tracks, mark, print, impression
Readings: セキ、 シャク、 あと
Meanings: remains, traces, footprint