What does 姓 mean?
姓 is a Japanese noun meaning “surname, family name” in English. It can also be translated as “hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)” depending on context. It is written as 姓 in kanji, せい in hiragana, and sei in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
あなたの姓はどう発音するのですか。
How do you pronounce your last name?