せい
姓

noun

  1. surname, family name.
  2. hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
せい
姓
 姓 せい ✔
しょう
姓
 姓 しょう
そう
姓
 姓 そう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

surname
セイ　ショウ (Early Jr. High, N2)
woman, female
ジョ　おんな　め (1st, N5)
life, genuine, birth
セイ　い.きる　う.まれる (1st, N5)