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[みょう(苗)·じ(字)]
myouji
noun

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[みょう(名)·じ(字)]
myouji
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English Meaning(s) for 苗字

noun
  1. surname; family name
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Definition and Synonyms for 苗字

Family Name the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
Synonyms: 姓, 姓, 氏, 氏, 苗字

Meanings for each kanji in 苗字

» seedling; sapling; shoot
» character; letter; word; section of village

Categories 苗字 is a member of

Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 苗字

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Sample Sentences for 苗字

How do you write your last name?
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Tom asked Mary what her last name was.
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How is your family name written?
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How is your surname written?
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My surname is Zhou.
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