上うえの名な前まえ

expression, noun

surname; family name; last name

A straightforward compound meaning 'upper name', referring to the family name in Japanese name order (surname first). Used in contexts where the distinction between given name and family name is relevant, such as forms or introductions.

• この書しょ類るいには、上うえの名な前まえを先さきに書かいてください。

  On this form, please write your surname first.

• 彼かれの上うえの名な前まえは田た中なかです。

  His family name is Tanaka.