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Level 7
氏名

Full Name

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Meaning

Primary

Full Name

Alternative

First And Last Name

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Both of these kanji have to do with names. You have both family name and name. Both of those names together makes for a First And Last Name... a full name if you will.

Reading

しめい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

氏名を〜 〜の氏名

Common Word Combinations

  • 氏名を入力する

    to enter a full name

    氏名を言う

    to say someone's full name

    氏名をかく

    to write one's full name

Context Sentences

氏名を入力して下さい。

Please enter your full name.

これは、主人の氏名です。

This is my husband's first and last name.

このリストには、あなたの氏名も入ってます。

This list also has your name.

Kanji Composition

  1. 氏
    し Family Name
  2. 名
    めい Name