noun
- surname, family name.
- hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing).
Variations
| Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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姓
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せい
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✔
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姓
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しょう
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姓
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そう
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
surname
セイ ショウ (7th, N2)
woman, female
ジョ おんな め (1st, N5)
life, genuine, birth
セイ い.きる う.まれる (1st, N5)