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みょうじ
myouji
Surname, family name
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名字
みょうじ
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Surname, family name
myouji
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana みょうじ
Romaji myouji
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 名字 mean in Japanese?
The word 名字 (みょうじ) means "surname, family name" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 名字?
名字 is read as みょうじ (romaji: myouji). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 名字?
名字 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 名字 quickly?
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