English–Japanese

“family name” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiuji

Example

結婚して氏を変えました。kek kon shi te uji o ka e ma shi ta

I changed my family name.

Illustration for 氏 (family name)

How to say “family name” in Japanese

“Family name” in Japanese is 氏 (uji).

Names the family line a person belongs to, so it can identify both an inherited surname and the wider clan behind it.

Full entry for 氏: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 氏

夫婦で同じ氏を名乗っています。fū fu de ona ji uji o na no tte i ma su

The couple uses the same family name.

Tips for using 氏

  • On Japanese forms, 氏名 (shimei, "full name") is the usual label for a person's complete name, while 氏 (uji, "family name") alone generally refers to the surname.

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