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姓
Readings
せい
sei
しょう
shou
Out-dated or obsolete kana usage
そう
sou
Out-dated or obsolete kana usage
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
surname, family name
Meaning restricted to せい
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: 姓・かばね・1
hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
Kanjis
姓 ON: セイ, ショウ
surname

Stroke: 8 JLPT: N2 SKIP: 1-3-5 FC: 4541.1


Phrases
あなたの姓はどう発音するのですか。
Parts: 貴方 (あなた) 姓 (せい) 如何 (どう) 発音 (はつおん) のだ (んです)
How do you pronounce your last name?

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