How to say surname in Japanese

せいseiしょうshouobs.そうsouobs.

noun:

  • surname; family name
  • hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing) せい 姓【かばね】

Example Sentences

watashihashuuですdesu
My surname is Zhou.
watashihashuuto申しmoushiますmasu
My surname is Zhou.
わたしwatashino名前namaehashuuですdesu
My surname is Zhou.
watashino苗字myoujihaワンWANですdesu
My surname is 'Wang.'
あなたanatano苗字myoujihaどのdonoようyouni綴るtsuzurunoですdesuka?
How do you spell your last name?

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