How to Say ‘Like family’ in Japanese
家族のような
kazoku no you na
[kah-zoh-koo noh yoh nah]
💬 Usage Tip: 〜のような means "like" or "similar to" and goes before a noun: 家族のような雰囲気 "a family-like atmosphere." You can reuse it with other nouns, like 友達のような関係 "a friendship-like relationship."
Phrase Breakdown
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
family
Refers to family; in company culture it suggests closeness and support.
家族のような職場は安心感があります。
A workplace like a family gives a sense of security.
の
no
[noh]
of
A particle showing connection or possession, like 'of' in English.
家族のような雰囲気が伝わります。
A family-like atmosphere comes across.
よう
you
[yoh]
like; similar to
Used to compare one thing to another, meaning 'like' or 'as if.'
家族のような関係を大切にしています。
They value relationships like family.
な
na
[nah]
-like; adjectival linker
Connects よう to a noun, making a phrase like 'family-like.'
家族のような雰囲気は魅力的です。
A family-like atmosphere is attractive.
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