Onyomi: ショウ, セイ · Kunyomi: - · Meanings: surname
Kanji for surname
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| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 姓 | せい | surname, family name | common JLPT-N2 Noun |
| 姓 | かばね | hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing), kabane | Noun |
| 姓名 | せいめい | (full) name, family name and given name | common JLPT-N1 Noun |
| 姓氏 | せいし | full name, family name | Noun |
| 姓名不詳 | せいめいふしょう | unidentified, name unknown | Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no' |
| 姓名判断 | せいめいはんだん | fortunetelling based on writing or pronunciation of one's name | Noun |
| 姓が変わる | せいがかわる | to assume a new surname | Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending |