Meaning of 姓(かばね) in Japanese

姓
Kana Reading
かばね
Romaji
kabane
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    clan

Related Kanji

姓 JLPT 2

8 strokes

surname

On'Yomi: セイ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi:

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