氏
Kanji · N1
氏 / family name
Kanji for family name, surname, or clan.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うじ、-うじ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
氏 carries the meaning family name, surname, or clan.
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Common compounds with 氏
源氏物語げんじものがたりThe Tale of Genji
源氏げんじGenji
彼氏かれしboyfriend
摂氏せっしCelsius / centigrade
氏名しめいname / identity
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