English–Japanese
“last name” in Japanese
How to say “last name” in Japanese
“Last name” in Japanese is 姓 (sei).
The word 姓 (sei, "last name") identifies the name shared by members of a family line, in contrast with a person's individual name.
Example sentences with 姓
電話では、聞き間違いを防ぐために姓をゆっくり伝えます。den wa de wa ki ki ma chiga i o fuse gu ta me ni sei o yu kku ri tsuta e ma su
On the phone, I say my last name slowly to prevent misunderstandings.
Tips for using 姓
- Japanese names traditionally place 姓 (sei) first, so the order can look reversed to English speakers who expect the given name to come first.
Other Japanese words for “last name”
あなたの苗字は何ですか？a na ta no myō ji wa nan de su ka
What is your last name?