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姓
On'yomi
セイ・ショウ
SEI / SHOU
surname
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
姓=
女生
woman + life
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and birth. Lineage born from woman.
Symbolism
Full name, surname, family name. Represents surname.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
易姓革命
えきせいかくめい
revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought); revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)
姓名判断
せいめいはんだん
Fortune telling by name; Predicting fortune from the strokes in a name
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 姓 mean in Japanese?
姓 means surname.
How do you read 姓?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU).
How many strokes does 姓 have?
姓 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 姓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 姓 (surname) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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