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[かばね(姓)]
kabane
noun

English Meaning(s) for 姓

noun
  1. hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
  2. clan
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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: 姓, 姓, 氏, 氏, 苗字

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