What is the Kanji for 'Family name'? | 氏

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Family name', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Family name' is 氏.

kanji

氏

Meaning

Family name

Reading

kunyomiうじ

uji

onyomiし

shi

Example Word

彼氏: boyfriend. The Japanese noun '彼氏 (かれし)' means 'boyfriend'. It is a commonly used term to refer to a male romantic partner. This word is casual and is often used in everyday conversation. For example: My boyfriend is kind「私の彼氏は優しい」(わたしのかれしはやさしい). I went to the movies with my boyfriend「彼氏と映画に行った」(かれしとえいがにいった). It is important to note that '彼氏' is specifically used for romantic relationships and not for male friends in general. The term '彼 (かれ)' can also mean 'he' or 'boyfriend', but '彼氏' is more commonly used to clearly indicate a romantic relationship.

Radical

氏

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

231

Handwriting

氏 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

kanji

紙

Meaning

Paper

kanji

民

Meaning

People, Nation

Words Using 氏

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

氏

Meaning

Surname

word

彼氏

Meaning

Boyfriend

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What does 氏 mean?

氏 means 'Family name'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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