姓
N3せい
[sei]
Meanings
1.Noun
surname; family name
2.Noun
hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
Other Readings
「姓」 has another reading with different meanings.
Related Words
Examples
日本で一番多い姓は何ですか。
What is the most common surname in Japan?
彼女は結婚して姓が変わった。
Her surname changed after marriage.
彼の姓はとても珍しいものだ。
His surname is very unusual.