| When one presented himself or herself by sei (or honsei, original name), the full name should be read by inserting 'no,' in between his or her sei (authentic surname) and imina (personal name), to indicate his belonging. |
本姓による名乗りでは、姓と諱の間に氏への所属を意味する「の」を入れるのが原則的な読み方である。 |