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[みょう(名)·じ(字)]
myouji
noun

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[みょう(苗)·じ(字)]
myouji
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English Meaning(s) for 名字

noun
  1. surname; family name
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Definition and Synonyms for 名字

Family Name the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
Synonyms: 姓, 姓, 氏, 氏, 苗字

Meanings for each kanji in 名字

» name; noted; distinguished; reputation
» character; letter; word; section of village

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Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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Sample Sentences for 名字

Watanabe is my family name.
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What was Tom's last name?
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Does anyone know Tom's family name?
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What was Mary's last name before she got married?
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What was Tom's last name?
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