How to Say ‘Family’ in Japanese
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: [家族] means "family." It is a very common everyday word, and it can refer to your whole household or family members in general.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, [家族] can include the idea of close support and responsibility. You will often hear it in conversations about holidays, meals, and going back to one's hometown.
Phrase Breakdown
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
family
家族 means family, usually your household or family members.
家族といっしょにごはんをたべます。
I eat a meal with my family.
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