Word details
姓
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 姓.
Dictionary
Entry
1
surname; family name
Examples
あなたの姓はどう発音するのですか。
How do you pronounce your last name?
2
せい only
hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
姓
surname
8 strokesFrequency 1,628JLPT N2Grade 8
On
セイショウ
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