家族
kazokunoun★Beginner
formalinformal
Family; a group of people related by blood, marriage, or other close relationships
家族は大切です
Family is important
家族で旅行に行きました
We went on a trip with our family
💡
Can refer to nuclear family (parents and children) or extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)
Collocations
家族会議family meeting家族旅行family trip家族の絆family bonds
Synonyms
Related Phrases
家族愛phrase
family love
家族の絆phrase
family bonds
💡Pro Tip
Family Size
In Japanese, '家族' can refer to both nuclear and extended family, but in everyday conversation, it often means immediate family (parents and children).
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
When referring to someone else's family, it's polite to use 'ご家族' (go-kazoku) instead of just '家族'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 'kʉa-t͡sʰok' meaning 'family'
📝Usage Notes
Often used in both formal and informal contexts. Can be used to refer to one's immediate family or extended family depending on context.
Word Breakdown
家
house, home
root族
tribe, group
root和英辞典