What does 姓 mean?
姓 is a Japanese noun meaning “surname (formal or official)” in English. It is written as 姓 in kanji, せい in hiragana, and sei in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ここに姓と名を書いてください。
Please write your surname and first name here.
結婚して姓が変わった。
My surname changed when I got married.