氏名

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 氏名 is read as しめい and is a relatively formal noun for a person's full name, including family and given names.
• Basic usage: Entering a full name on a form appears in 氏名を記入する, while confirming a name and reservation number appears in 氏名と予約番号を確認する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference from 名前
  • 名前 refers broadly to a name, whereas 氏名 denotes the formal full name used on forms or during registration.