concept   name
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, family names come before given names and are used with honorifics for respect.

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1 given name Japan Given names are often used with honorifics to show respect, especially in formal or professional situations. 1
2 given name Japan Given names are often written with the family name first and the personal name second. 1
3 given name Japan Given names are often chosen with consideration for the meaning of the characters and their traditional cultural significance. 1
4 name Japan Family name comes before the given name when introducing oneself. 1
5 name Japan Using someone's first name without permission is considered disrespectful, and individuals are often addressed using their last names or appropriate honorifics. 1
6 name Japan The family name comes before the given name when addressing someone 1
7 names Japan Often written with the family name first, followed by the given name. 1
8 names Japan Family names are placed before given names, and individuals may also have generational names. 1
9 one name Japan It is common for individuals to have a family name (surname) and then a given name, without a middle name. 1
10 one name Japan Often consists of a surname followed by a given name, with few people having middle names. 1
11 personal name Japan Includes the family name before the given name 1