“Family name” in Japanese
Short answer
Family name in Japanese is “氏” (shi). Full meaning: family name, lineage, birth; clan; Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss.
Other ways to say “Family name” in Japanese
名跡
myouseki family name, professional name; famous historic spot
科名
kamei family name
家名
kamei family name, house name; family honour, family honor
ウヂ
uji family name, lineage, birth; clan; Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss
うぢ
uji family name, lineage, birth; clan; Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss
姓
kabane surname, family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
姓氏
seishi full name, family name
苗字
myouji surname, family name, last name
ファミリーネーム
fuamiriineemu family name
上の名前
uenonamae surname, family name, last name
名蹟
meiseki family name, professional name; famous historic spot
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