氏名（しめい、shimei）
- full name

The Japanese word 氏名 (しめい, *shimei*) means "full name," "name," or "the name and address." It refers to a person's complete identification, typically including their family name (surname) and given name. It can also encompass the name and other identifiers, depending on context.

⚫︎氏名を記入してください。 Translation: Please write your name. ⚫︎ 履歴書に氏名を記載しました。 Translation: I wrote my name on the resume. ⚫︎ 氏名と住所を教えてください。 Translation: Please tell me your name and address.

氏名 is used in formal situations such as filling out forms, writing resumes, or when providing identification information. It is a polite and respectful way to refer to someone's name. You can use this word when asking someone for their name, or when providing your own. It's suitable for both written and spoken Japanese in a wide range of situations.

⚫︎The word 氏名 is most commonly written in kanji: 氏名. ⚫︎The reading is written in hiragana as しめい. ⚫︎There are no variations in okurigana for this word.

⚫︎ 名前 (なまえ, *namae*): This means "name". It is a more general term and can be used in more casual contexts. ⚫︎ 姓名 (せいめい, *seimei*): This means "full name" and is very similar to 氏名. It is also a formal term.

⚫︎ There is no direct antonym for 氏名. It’s a term for providing information, not a concept with an opposite.

申込書の《氏名欄に、あなたの名前を正しく書いてください。》 ・Translation: Please write your name correctly in the name section of the application form. ・Explanation: This sentence instructs someone to accurately fill in the 氏名 field, emphasizing the importance of correctness.

面接では、あなたの《氏名と職務経歴について尋ねられました。》 ・Translation: In the interview, I was asked about my name and work history. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a situation where 氏名 was part of the information requested during an interview.

The word 氏名 is composed of two kanji: 氏 (*shi*) and 名 (*mei*). 氏 refers to one's family name or surname, or sometimes the person, the family, the clan. 名 refers to a name or fame. Combined, 氏名 represents the complete or full name of a person.