“Surname” in Japanese
Short answer
Surname in Japanese is “姓” (kabane). Full meaning: surname, family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing).
Other ways to say “Surname” in Japanese
苗字
myouji surname, family name, last name
上の名前
uenonamae surname, family name, last name
カバネ
kabane surname, family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
ラストネーム
rasutoneemu last name, surname, family name
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