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How to Say ‘Family-like atmosphere’ in Japanese

家族のような雰囲気

kazoku no you na fuinki

[kah-zoh-koo noh yoh nah foo-n-ee-kee]

Phrase Breakdown

家族のような

kazoku no you na

like a family; family-like

Describes something as feeling close, warm, and informal like family.

Example

家族のような関係です。

We have a family-like relationship.

Words in this phrase

家族

kazoku

[kah-zoh-koo]

family

Used here as the comparison point for closeness and warmth.

Example

家族のような雰囲気の会社で働きたいです。

I want to work at a company with a family-like atmosphere.

no

[noh]

of

Links 'family' to 'like,' creating the comparison.

Example

家族のような雰囲気があるそうです。

I heard it has a family-like atmosphere.

よう

you

[yoh]

like; similar to

Shows resemblance, as in 'like a family.'

Example

家族のような雰囲気に安心しました。

I felt at ease because of the family-like atmosphere.

na

[nah]

-like; adjectival linker

Turns the comparison into a modifier for the following noun.

Example

家族のような雰囲気は素敵です。

A family-like atmosphere is wonderful.

雰囲気

fuinki

[foo-n-ee-kee]

atmosphere; vibe

The feeling or mood shared by people in a workplace.

Example

家族のような雰囲気を大切にしている会社です。

It is a company that values a family-like atmosphere.

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