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名字
myouji
Description
「名字」は、家族みんなが同じように使う名前のことです。
"名字" is the name that all family members use in the same way.
日本では「田中」や「鈴木」などが有名な名字です。
In Japan, famous "名字" include "Tanaka" and "Suzuki".
Meanings
名字myouji
family name; surname; last name
あなたの名字は何ですか？
What is your last name?
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Notes
- Etymology
名 (name) + 字 (character); often written interchangeably with 苗字.
- Nuance
refers only to the family name, while 名前 can mean full name or given name.
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