What does 氏 mean?
氏 is a Japanese suffix meaning “family name, lineage” in English. It can also be translated as “clan, he, counter for people” depending on context. It is written as 氏 in kanji, し in hiragana, and shi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
１９９５年、安藤氏は建築におけるもっとも権威ある賞を受賞した。
In 1995, Andou received architecture's most prestigious award.
それらの事実から判断すれば、森氏は金持ちにちがいない。
Judging from those facts, Mr Mori must be a wealthy person.