Word details

氏

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 氏.

Dictionary

Entry

氏うじNounFreq #26028
1

family name; lineage; birth

Examples
人は氏より育ち。
Birth is much, breeding is more.
2

Suffix

clan

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

氏

family name, surname, clan

4 strokesFrequency 84JLPT N1Grade 4

On

シ

Kun

うじ-うじ

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