Meaning

Primary

Former Surname

Alternative

Maiden Name

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your former surname is just that: your former surname! This is often your maiden name, as in the name you had before getting married.

Reading

きゅうせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

いつもパスワードに母親の旧姓を使うんですよ。

I always use my mother’s maiden name as my password.

Kanji Composition