JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
氏 — family name
- Reading
- シ・うじ・\~うじ
- Meaning
- family name; surname; clan
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
氏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シ・うじ・\~うじ and it means family name; surname; clan. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
氏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 氏 (family name), 氏 (family name) and 氏名 (full name).
Japanese words containing 氏
Frequently asked questions
What does 氏 mean in Japanese?
氏 means family name; surname; clan in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 氏 read?
氏 is read シ・うじ・\~うじ. Reading it inside real words — 氏 and 氏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 氏 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 氏 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 氏 in a word?
A common word containing 氏 is 氏 (うじ) — "family name". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 氏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 氏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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