“Lineage” or “Family name” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “姓”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “姓” means “Family name” or “Lineage” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “姓”

Jouyou Kanji “姓” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
8 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
せい(sei) |
| しょう(shou) |
| Kun-Yomi |
かばね(kabane) |
| Meanings |
Lineage, Word for showing lineage |
| Word for indicating one’s occupation or family lineage |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “姓”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 姓系(せいけい-se i ke i) |
Ancestry, Lineage, Family tree |
| 姓氏(せいし-se i shi) |
Family name |
| 姓名(せいめい-se i me i) |
First and last name |
| 旧姓(きゅうせい-kyu u se i) |
Original family name, Maiden name |
| 同姓(どうせい-do u se i) |
Same surname, Same family name |
| 百姓(ひゃくしょう-hya ku sho u) |
Peasant, Farmer |
| 本姓(ほんせい-ho n se i) |
① Real name, ② Original family name |
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