氏上 (うじのかみ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
head of a clan
archaic
Archaic term for the chief of an extended family group (uji) in ancient Japan, especially before the Taika Reform.
family name, surname, clan
宗religion, sect, denomination Similar words
- 氏
氏 refers to the clan itself, while 氏上 is the head of that clan.
- 氏長者
氏長者 is a later term for the head of a clan, often used in the Heian period and beyond, while 氏上 is more archaic.
Etymology
Compound of 氏 (uji, 'clan') + 上 (kami, 'head, chief'), with the reading うじのかみ reflecting the possessive particle の.
