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氏
shi, uji
Description
「氏」は、人の名前のあとにつけて、その人をていねいに言う言葉です。
"氏" is a word added after a person's name to refer to them politely.
ニュースや新聞でよく使われ、話し言葉ではあまり使いません。
It is often used in news and newspapers, but not much in spoken language.
Meanings
氏shi
Mr./Ms. (formal suffix after a name)
山田氏がスピーチをしました。
Mr. Yamada gave a speech.
氏shi
he; that person (formal, referring back)
氏の意見に多くの人が賛成した。
Many people agreed with his opinion.
氏uji
family name; clan; lineage
昔の日本には多くの氏があった。
There were many clans in old Japan.
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Notes
- Nuance
氏 as a suffix is formal and written, common in news and legal contexts, not casual speech.
- Reading
'shi' is the on'yomi (suffix/pronoun); 'uji' is the kun'yomi meaning clan or family name.
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