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氏

氏 — family name, surname, clan

Learn the correct stroke order for 氏 (family name), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 44 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うじuji、-うじuji
Strokes4
Radical氏
Frequency#84
Meaningsfamily name, surname, clan

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

氏神うじがみpatron god; tutelar deity; guardian deitynoun
氏名しめい(full) name; identitynoun
摂氏せっしCelsius; centigradenoun
同氏どうしthe said person; he; shenoun
彼氏かれしboyfriendnoun
両氏りょうしboth personsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 氏 (family name) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 氏.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 氏 is #84, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

氏神うじがみ — patron god; tutelar deity; guardian deity
氏名しめい — (full) name; identity
摂氏せっし — Celsius; centigrade

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 氏 have?

The kanji 氏 (family name) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 氏?

氏 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 氏 mean?

氏 means: family name, surname, clan. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: うじ, -うじ.

What JLPT level is 氏?

氏 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.