English Dictionary

courtesy name

名詞

From Chinese culture, a given name to be used later in life in place of one's given name, as a symbol of adulthood and respect.

日本語の意味

中国文化において、成人としての象徴や尊敬を表すために、本名とは別に後年に用いられる名前（一般には「字」と呼ばれる）

When Li became a scholar, he adopted a courtesy name to mark his passage into adulthood and earn the respect of his peers.

李が学者になったとき、彼は成人と敬意を示すために字（あざな）を名乗った。

意味（1）

From Chinese culture, a given name to be used later in life in place of one's given name, as a symbol of adulthood and respect.

courtesy names （ plural ）