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氏名

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 氏名

めい
じな
Noun
Freq #25873
1

(full) name; identity

Examples
この封筒に住所・氏名を書きなさい。
Write your name and address on this envelope.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 84
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

family name
surname
clan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うじ
-うじ
6 strokes
Frequency: 177
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

name
noted
distinguished
reputation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-な
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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