This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: かばね
Romaji: kabane
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Definitions

1

hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)

2

clan

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 ショウ
Meaning: surname

Example Sentences

池田(いけだ)(せい)和子(わこ)()です。
➥Ikeda is my last name, and Kazuko is my first name.
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彼女(かのじょ)結婚(けっこん)(ぜん)スミス(せい)だった。
➥She was a Smith before her marriage.
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あなたに(せい)(きと)()れなかった。
➥I didn't get your last name.
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(かれ)両親(りょうしん)はお百姓(ひゃくしょう)でした。
➥His parents were farmers.
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(せい)だけを大文字(だいもんじ)()きなさい。
➥Write only your family name in capitals.
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あなたの(せい)はどう発音(はつおん)するのですか。
➥How do you pronounce your last name?
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