Vocabulary
What does 姓 (せい, sei) mean?
姓 (せい, sei) means surname.
Quick facts| Reading | せい |
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| Romaji | sei |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsei
surname
- 1noun surname; family name
- 2noun hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
Example sentences
日本では姓を先に書きます。
In Japan, the surname is written first.
結婚して姓が変わりました。
After getting married, my surname changed.
