せいしょうそう
Noun
1.
surname, family name
2.
hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
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日本では、結婚すると女性が夫の姓になることが多い。
In Japan, women often take their husband's family name when they marry.
家族の姓は、代々受け継がれていく大切なものです。
A family's surname is something important that is passed down through generations.
多くの国では、姓と名の順序が日本とは異なる。
In many countries, the order of family name and given name differs from Japan.
彼の姓は珍しく、その由来には歴史的な背景がある。
His family name is rare, and its origin has a historical background.
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