How to Say ‘Family’ in Japanese
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: [家族] usually means your household/family unit. Fun nuance: it can also be used metaphorically for close-knit groups.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese clubs often feel “family-like” because of senpai–kohai bonds and shared routines, so [家族] gets used to express closeness.
Phrase Breakdown
家族
kazoku
[kah-zoh-koo]
family
Refers to one’s family/household. In club settings, saying 家族みたい expresses strong closeness and belonging.
この部活は家族みたいで落ち着く。
This club feels like family, so I can relax.
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