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[せい()]
sei
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[しょう()]
shou
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[そう()]
sou
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English Meaning(s) for 姓

noun
  1. surname; family name
  2. hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)

Definition and Synonyms for 姓

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

Meanings for each kanji in 姓

» surname

Categories 姓 is a member of

Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 姓

Sample Sentences for 姓

She was a Smith before her marriage.
How do you pronounce your last name?
She was a Smith before she got married.
My last name is Ikeda and my first name is Kazuko.
I didn't get your last name.

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