Jōyō kanji, Taught in junior high
JLPT level: N1
1394 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke count: 14
Meaning: inscription, signature (of artisan)
Kunyomi:
Onyomi: メイ
Composition: 金 名
Radical: 金
Meaning: metal, gold
銘 （メイ） inscription, epitaph, (manufacturer's) engraved signature, motto, maxim, precept
銘柄 （メイガラ） brand, make, description, trading name of stocks and securities
座右銘 （ザユウメイ） favourite motto, pet saying
鐘銘 （ショウメイ） inscription on a temple bell