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kanji
氏Meaning
Family name
Reading
kunyomiうじuji
onyomiしshi
Example Word
氏: surname. The Japanese noun '氏 (し)' refers to a person's surname or family name. It is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in official documents, news articles, or academic papers. For example: Mr. Tanaka's opinion「田中氏の意見」(たなかしのいけん). The term can also be used to refer to someone in a respectful manner, particularly when discussing their work or contributions. For instance: Dr. Suzuki's research「鈴木氏の研究」(すずきしのけんきゅう). Note that '氏' is typically used in third-person references and is not used when directly addressing someone.
Radical
氏
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
231
Handwriting
kanji
民Meaning
People, Nation
Reading
kunyomiたみtami
onyomiみんmin
Parts
氏Family name
Example Word
民族: ethnicity. The Japanese noun '民族 (みんぞく)' refers to 'ethnicity' or 'ethnic group'. It is used to describe a group of people who share common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral traits. This term is often used in discussions about cultural identity, history, or diversity. For example: Japan is a country with a single dominant ethnicity「日本は単一民族の国です」(にほんはたんいつみんぞくのくにです). The festival celebrates the traditions of various ethnic groups「その祭りはさまざまな民族の伝統を祝います」(そのまつりはさまざまなみんぞくのでんとうをいわいます). The word can also be used in academic or political contexts to discuss ethnic relations or issues.
Radical
氏
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
243
Handwriting