JLPT N3 Intermediate
苗字
surname; family name
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名字 alternative kanji, same meaning
Noun
"Surname" / "Family Name"
The hereditary name shared by family members, placed before the given name in Japanese contexts.
Example
日本 で 一番 多い 苗字 は 「 佐藤 」 です 。
The most common surname in Japan is "Sato."
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