〜氏 (〜し): You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

〜氏

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

KMT9CasualInternetHonorific ConstructionWritten OnlyYouthEmphatic Online SuffixesGrammar

Noun + 氏Primary

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

うちのPC氏が最近ご機嫌斜めだ。

My PC has been in a bad mood lately.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeTechnology Internet & Social Media Daily Life

昨日のラーメン氏、最高に美味しかった。

Yesterday's ramen was supremely delicious.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeFood & Dining

この問題、Google氏に聞いても分からなかった。

Regarding this problem, I couldn't figure it out even after asking Mr. Google.

CasualPastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeInternet & Social Media Technology

財布氏を家に忘れてきたので、何も買えない。

Since I forgot Mr. Wallet at home, I can't buy anything.

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily Life

猫氏がお膝の上で寝ておられる。

The honorable cat is sleeping on my lap.

CasualProgressiveAffirmativeSentence EndingEmphaticAnimals Daily Life

Imagine calling your pet rock 'Mr. Rock'. It's funny because rocks aren't people. This makes things sound a bit silly and smart at the same time.

This is different from other similar endings. It is not as cute as "〜たん". It does not show strong worship like "〜様". It shows respect in a funny way, like talking about a smart person.

Don't use this when you are speaking. It sounds very strange. Use it only when you are writing online.

Often confused with(2)

〜たん

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

Contrasts with(1)

〜たん

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

〜だ / 〜だった

This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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〜氏

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

KMT9CasualInternetHonorific ConstructionWritten OnlyYouthEmphatic Online SuffixesGrammar

Noun + 氏Primary

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

うちのPC氏が最近ご機嫌斜めだ。

My PC has been in a bad mood lately.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeTechnology Internet & Social Media Daily Life

昨日のラーメン氏、最高に美味しかった。

Yesterday's ramen was supremely delicious.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeFood & Dining

この問題、Google氏に聞いても分からなかった。

Regarding this problem, I couldn't figure it out even after asking Mr. Google.

CasualPastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeInternet & Social Media Technology

財布氏を家に忘れてきたので、何も買えない。

Since I forgot Mr. Wallet at home, I can't buy anything.

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily Life

猫氏がお膝の上で寝ておられる。

The honorable cat is sleeping on my lap.

CasualProgressiveAffirmativeSentence EndingEmphaticAnimals Daily Life

Imagine calling your pet rock 'Mr. Rock'. It's funny because rocks aren't people. This makes things sound a bit silly and smart at the same time.

This is different from other similar endings. It is not as cute as "〜たん". It does not show strong worship like "〜様". It shows respect in a funny way, like talking about a smart person.

Don't use this when you are speaking. It sounds very strange. Use it only when you are writing online.

Often confused with(2)

〜たん

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

Contrasts with(1)

〜たん

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

〜だ / 〜だった

This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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〜氏

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〜氏

Patterns1

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with4

Often confused with(2)

Contrasts with(1)

Less formal alternatives(1)

Prerequisites1

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