Translation and Meaning of: 氏 - uji
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 氏 (uji) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: uji
Kana: うじ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: family's name
Meaning in English: family name
Definition: An honorary title that indicates the name or position of a person.
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Explanation and Etymology - (氏) uji
The Japanese word 「氏」 (uji) has a rich etymology and a meaning that dates back to ancient times in Japan. The word is traditionally associated with clans or families, signifying a group of people who share a common ancestry. In ancient society, clans were of great importance, as they played fundamental roles in the social, political, and economic structure. The term uji symbolizes this family unity, transcending the typical nuclear family to include descendants and ancestors sharing the same clan name.
The origin of 「氏」 (uji) intertwines with the history of Japan, especially in the Kofun period, when clans held significant power, before the centralization of the state that occurred later. During this time, Japan was divided into various regions dominated by different clans, each with its own leadership, customs, and territories. This system was vital for social and governmental organization, and uji was often connected to feelings of pride and heritage.
In the modern context, the use of 「氏」 (uji) has evolved more to refer to a family name in the sense of a surname. This transition has accompanied the modification of social structures over the centuries, especially after significant reforms during the Meiji and Taisho periods, which influenced not only the clan system but also the language and its applications. However, it is important to note that the word still carries cultural weight, reflecting family lineage and, in many cases, is still present in traditional ceremonies that celebrate heritage and the continuity of ancestors.
Synonyms and similar words
- 氏名 (Shimei) - Full name
- 名前 (Namae) - Name
- 姓名 (Seimei) - First and Last Name
- 人名 (Jinmei) - Name of a person
- さん (San) - Honorific suffix
- くん (Kun) - Honorific title used for boys or younger people
- ちゃん (Chan) - Honorable title used for children or close people
- 様 (Sama) - Respectful honorific title
- 御大 (Odai) - Considered or revered
- 御方 (Okata) - Respectable person
- 御子息 (Oyasushi) - Respectable son
- 御令息 (Oreisuku) - Respectable son (more formal usage)
- 御息子 (Omusuko) - Son (affectionate use)
- 御曹司 (Osooshi) - Son of a wealthy or noble family
- 御坊ちゃま (Obocha-ma) - Son of a temple or a person of elevated status
- 御坊さん (Obo-san) - Monk or person associated with a temple
- 御坊ちゃん (Obo-chan) - Boy from a temple or of elevated status
- 御坊 (Obo) - Temple or sacred place
- 御公子 (Okoshi) - Child of a respectable person
- 御殿 (Goten) - Palace or mansion
- 御屋敷 (Oyashiki) - Residence of a wealthy or noble family
- 御府内 (Ofunai) - Level or area of high society
- 御家 (Oie) - Respectable family
- 御家人 (Okeyan) - Member of a samurai or noble family
- 御家族 (Okazoku) - Family
- 御家柄 (Oie-gara) - Family distinction
- 御家督 (Okadoku) - Head of the family
- 御家督相続 (Okadoku sozoku) - Family succession
- 御家督争い (Okadoku arasoi) - Conflict over family succession
- 御家督問題 (Okadoku mondai) - Family succession issue
- 御家督継承 (Okadoku keisho) - The process of succeeding the family leadership
- 御家督相続人 (Okadoku sozoku-nin) - Heir of the family leadership
- 御家督相続権 (Okadoku sozoku-ken) - Family Succession Law
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: うじ uji
How to Write in Japanese - (氏) uji
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (氏) uji:
Example Sentences - (氏) uji
Below are some example sentences:
Kare wa yūmei na uji desu
He is a famous lord.
He is a famous person.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 有名 - adjective meaning "famous"
- な - particle connecting the adjective to the noun
- 氏 - noun meaning "sir" or "surname"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Watashi no shimei wa Yamada Taro desu
My name is Yamada Taro.
My name is Taro Yamada.
- 私の氏名 - "Watashi no shimei" means "my name" in Japanese.
- は - "wa" is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 山田太郎 - "Yamada Taro" is a Japanese proper name.
- です - "desu" is a polite way of saying "to be" or "to be" in Japanese.
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