姓

Formal term for a family name or surname

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Noun

"Family Name" / "Surname"

Identifies the hereditary family name used in official contexts to distinguish lineage.

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この書類に、あなたの姓と名を記入してください。

Please fill in your family name and given name on this document.

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Formal term for a family name or surname

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