氏
うじ
uji
JLPT N34 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
氏 is the kanji for "Clan". The most common reading is うじ (uji). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Clan
Also : Family name · Surname
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Readings
kunうじ/ ujionし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
氏
Example Sentences
田中氏はノーベル賞を受賞した著名な科学者です。
たなかしはのーべるしょうをじゅしょうしたちょめいなかがくしゃです。
Mr. Tanaka is a distinguished scientist who received the Nobel Prize.
この件についての氏の見解を伺いたいです。
このけんについてのしのけんかいをうかがいたいです。
I would like to hear this person's views on this matter.
Vocabulary using 氏
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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