Translation and Meaning of: 姓 - sei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 姓 (sei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sei
Kana: せい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: surname; family's name
Meaning in English: surname;family name
Definition: A part of a person's name that represents their family or relatives.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (姓) sei
The Japanese word 姓 (sei) means "surname" or "family name". It is composed of the characters 女 (on'na), which means "woman", and 生 (sei), which means "life" or "to be born". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese nobility began adopting surnames to differentiate themselves from lower classes of society. Initially, the surnames were based on geographical locations or professions, but over time they became hereditary and began to be passed down from generation to generation. Currently, there are over 100,000 registered surnames in Japan.How to Write in Japanese - (姓) sei
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Synonyms and Similar - (姓) sei
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
苗字; 氏名; 名字; 姓氏; 姓名
Words containing: 姓
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: せいめい
Romaji: seimei
Translation / Meaning:
full name
Words with the same pronunciation: せい sei
Example Sentences - (姓) sei
Below are some example sentences:
私の姓は山田です。
Watashi no sei wa Yamada desu
My last name is Yamada.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle of possession, indicating that the next term is an object of possession
- 姓 - noun meaning "surname"
- は - topic particle, indicating that the next term is the topic of the sentence
- 山田 - common Japanese surname
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
私の姓名は山田です。
Watashi no seimei wa Yamada desu
My full name is Yamada.
My first name is Yamada.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 姓名 - noun meaning "full name" in Japanese
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 山田 - common Japanese surname
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate a statement or description
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Other words of the same type: noun
See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "surname; family's name" é "(姓) sei". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
