How to Say ‘Family’ in Japanese
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: [家族] is “family.” In interviews, be careful: saying “like family” is warm, but still keep professional boundaries.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Family involvement in care decisions can be strong in Japan; communicating well with [家族] is part of the job.
Phrase Breakdown
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
family
Family. In caregiving interviews, often used when discussing communication with families and respecting their concerns.
家族への連絡と報告を大切にしています。
I value contacting and reporting to families.
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