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氏
氏 (readings: し, うじ; Japanese kanji) means “family name / Mr. (honorific)”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 氏名 (full name).
What does 氏 mean?
| Kanji | 氏 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | family name / Mr. (honorific) |
| Readings | し, うじ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 氏
氏 is read し or うじ depending on the word.
Example words with 氏
| Example | 氏名 (full name) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14