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ε§
Surname, Family Name
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
In Japanese, the family name (ε§) is traditionally written before the given name. For example, ε±±η°ε€ͺι is read as 'Yamada TarΕ,' with ε±±η° being the surname.
Memory Trick
Imagine introducing yourself by saying your family name first, just as people commonly do in Japan. That tradition helps you remember ε§ means 'surname.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ€ (sei), γ·γ§γ¦ (shou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ε§ε
γγγγ (seimei)
Full name
ε§
γγ (sei)
Surname
ζΉε§
γγγγ (kaisei)
Changing one's surname
ζ§ε§
γγ
γγγ (kyuusei)
Maiden name
Example Sentence
ζ₯ζ¬ γ§γ― ε§ γ ε γ« ζΈγγΎγγ
γ«γ»γ γ§γ― γγ γ γγ γ« γγγΎγγ
nihon dewa sei o saki ni kakimasu
In Japan, the family name is written first.