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

Common Word Combinations

  • 父母の氏名

    parents' names

    他人の氏名

    another person's full name

    自分の氏名

    one's own 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