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姓

姓 — surname

Learn the correct stroke order for 姓 (surname), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes8
Radical女
Frequency#1628
Meaningssurname

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

旧姓きゅうせいone's original family name; maiden namenoun
姓名せいめい(full) name; family name and given namenoun
同姓どうせいsame surnamenoun
百姓ひゃくしょうfarmer; peasant; farm laborernoun
姓せいsurname; family namenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 姓 (surname) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 姓 is #1628, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

旧姓きゅうせい — one's original family name; maiden name
姓名せいめい — (full) name; family name and given name
同姓どうせい — same surname

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 姓 have?

The kanji 姓 (surname) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 姓?

姓 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 姓 mean?

姓 means: surname. On'yomi readings: セイ, ショウ.

What JLPT level is 姓?

姓 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.