{"id":1251,"date":"2024-05-20T11:05:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T11:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:20:59","slug":"family-in-japanese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/family-in-japanese\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Family&#8221; in Japanese: Learn about family-related vocabulary in Japanese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For Japanese learners and those new to the language, understanding how to refer to family members is essential. Here&#8217;s a comprehensive guide on how to say &#8220;family&#8221; in Japanese, identify various family members, and appreciate the cultural significance of this term in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This video guides you on how to practice basic Japanese step by step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 How to start learning Japanese | My experience from 0 to 120\/120 JLPT N4\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdWxxPF-hwM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is &#8220;Family&#8221; Called in Japanese?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#members\">Japanese terms for family members<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#expressions\">Expressions Related to Family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#culture\">The Importance of Family in Japanese Culture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#more\">Learn More Vocabulary About Family and Friends<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#learn\">Practice and Learn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/family.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2766\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\" style=\"font-size:24px\">What is &#8220;family&#8221; called?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The accurate word for &#8220;family&#8221; in Japanese is \u5bb6\u65cf (\u304b\u305e\u304f, kazoku).<\/strong> This term encompasses the nuclear family and can extend to include extended family members depending on the context.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/68.-Family-in-Japanese.jpg\" alt=\"Family and family members in Japanese\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Family members in Japanese<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"members\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Japanese terms for family members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Japanese family song - &#039;MY family&#039; words - casual + formal - \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u3000\u304b\u305e\u304f\u306e\u3046\u305f\u3000\u5bb6\u65cf\u306e\u6b4c\u3000\u30ed\u30fc\u30de\u5b57\u3000\u3072\u3089\u304c\u306a  \u65e5\u672c\u5bb6\u5ead\u6210\u5458\u540d\u79f0\u6b4c\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KXf4CnZI3W0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Japanese family song<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a table of common family members in Japanese:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Kanji<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Hiragana<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Romaji<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Family<\/td><td>\u5bb6\u65cf<\/td><td>\u304b\u305e\u304f<\/td><td>kazoku<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father<\/td><td>\u7236<\/td><td>\u3061\u3061<\/td><td>chichi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mother<\/td><td>\u6bcd<\/td><td>\u306f\u306f<\/td><td>haha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Older Brother<\/td><td>\u5144<\/td><td>\u3042\u306b<\/td><td>ani<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Older Sister<\/td><td>\u59c9<\/td><td>\u3042\u306d<\/td><td>ane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Younger Brother<\/td><td>\u5f1f<\/td><td>\u304a\u3068\u3046\u3068<\/td><td>otouto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Younger Sister<\/td><td>\u59b9<\/td><td>\u3044\u3082\u3046\u3068<\/td><td>imouto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grandfather<\/td><td>\u7956\u7236<\/td><td>\u305d\u3075<\/td><td>sofu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grandmother<\/td><td>\u7956\u6bcd<\/td><td>\u305d\u307c<\/td><td>sobo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Husband<\/td><td>\u592b<\/td><td>\u304a\u3063\u3068<\/td><td>otto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wife<\/td><td>\u59bb<\/td><td>\u3064\u307e<\/td><td>tsuma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Son<\/td><td>\u606f\u5b50<\/td><td>\u3080\u3059\u3053<\/td><td>musuko<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daughter<\/td><td>\u5a18<\/td><td>\u3080\u3059\u3081<\/td><td>musume<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parents<\/td><td>\u4e21\u89aa<\/td><td>\u308a\u3087\u3046\u3057\u3093<\/td><td>ryoushin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Siblings<\/td><td>\u5144\u5f1f<\/td><td>\u304d\u3087\u3046\u3060\u3044<\/td><td>kyoudai<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/selected-lesson\/82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MochiKanji<\/a><\/strong> to learn Japanese terms for family members is incredibly helpful. The app\u2019s flashcards and spaced repetition system make it easy to remember terms like &#8220;\u7236&#8221; (chichi) for father and &#8220;\u6bcd&#8221; (haha) for mother. Start using MochiKanji to master these essential family vocabulary terms efficiently!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/selected-lesson\/10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn Japanese words about family<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expressions\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Related expressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to knowing the individual family members, it&#8217;s helpful to learn some common expressions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My family: <strong>\u79c1\u306e\u5bb6\u65cf (\u308f\u305f\u3057\u306e\u304b\u305e\u304f, watashi no kazoku)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your family: <strong>\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u5bb6\u65cf (\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u304b\u305e\u304f, anata no kazoku)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family gathering: <strong>\u5bb6\u65cf\u306e\u96c6\u307e\u308a (\u304b\u305e\u304f\u306e\u3042\u3064\u307e\u308a, kazoku no atsumari)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family home: <strong>\u5b9f\u5bb6 (\u3058\u3063\u304b, jikka)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family member: <strong>\u5bb6\u65cf\u306e\u4e00\u54e1 (\u304b\u305e\u304f\u306e\u3044\u3061\u3044\u3093, kazoku no ichiin)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture\" style=\"font-size:24px\">The Importance of Family in Japanese culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This term holds a significant place in Japanese culture. The concept of <strong>&#8220;\u5bb6\u65cf\u4e3b\u7fa9&#8221; (\u304b\u305e\u304f\u3057\u3085\u304e, kazokushugi)<\/strong>, or &#8220;family-centrism,&#8221; emphasizes the importance of family loyalty, respect for elders, and the collective over the individual. In traditional Japanese families, multiple generations often live together under one roof, and filial piety<strong> (\u5b5d, kou) <\/strong>is a deeply valued principle. Respecting and taking care of one&#8217;s parents and grandparents is seen as a moral duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Learn more vocabulary about family and friends in Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanding your vocabulary beyond immediate family members can be beneficial for deeper social interactions. Here are additional terms related to extended family and friends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Extended family members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uncle: <strong>\u53d4\u7236 (\u304a\u3058, oji)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aunt: <strong>\u53d4\u6bcd (\u304a\u3070, oba)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cousin: <strong>\u3044\u3068\u3053 (\u3044\u3068\u3053, itoko)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nephew: <strong>\u7525 (\u304a\u3044, oi)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niece: <strong>\u59ea (\u3081\u3044, mei)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Friends and relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friend:<strong> \u53cb\u9054 (\u3068\u3082\u3060\u3061, tomodachi)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best friend: <strong>\u89aa\u53cb (\u3057\u3093\u3086\u3046, shinyuu)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquaintance: <strong>\u77e5\u308a\u5408\u3044 (\u3057\u308a\u3042\u3044, shiriai)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boyfriend: <strong>\u5f7c\u6c0f (\u304b\u308c\u3057, kareshi)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Girlfriend: <strong>\u5f7c\u5973 (\u304b\u306e\u3058\u3087, kanojo)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Phrases for talking about family and friends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have siblings?: <strong>\u5144\u5f1f\u306f\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/strong> (\u304d\u3087\u3046\u3060\u3044\u306f\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b, Kyoudai wa imasu ka?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many people are in your family?: <strong>\u3054\u5bb6\u65cf\u306f\u4f55\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/strong> (\u3054\u304b\u305e\u304f\u306f\u306a\u3093\u306b\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304b, Gokazoku wa nan nin desu ka?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is my friend.: <strong>\u3053\u3061\u3089\u306f\u79c1\u306e\u53cb\u9054\u3067\u3059<\/strong>\u3002 (\u3053\u3061\u3089\u306f\u308f\u305f\u3057\u306e\u3068\u3082\u3060\u3061\u3067\u3059, kochira wa watashi no tomodachi desu.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Practice and learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get comfortable with these terms and expressions, incorporate them into your daily practice. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flashcards:<\/strong> Use flashcards to memorize the vocabulary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply Spaced repetition technique:<\/strong> Spaced repetition is a learning method where you review information at progressively longer intervals. This approach takes advantage of the spacing effect, which indicates that we remember things better when they&#8217;re reviewed over time, rather than all at once. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/selected-lesson\/82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kanji-learn-vocab-family-in-japanese.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3159\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Apps like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MochiKanji-learn Japanese<\/a><\/strong> are perfect for trying out this new learning technique. Not only this, the app also provides you with various lessons divided into topics so you can choose one and learn them based on your liking.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start learning now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/selected-lesson\/448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn Japanese family words<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily Conversations:<\/strong> Practice using these words in daily conversations or role-playing scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Listening Practice:<\/strong> Listen to Japanese media, such as TV shows and movies, to hear how native speakers talk about their families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing Practice: <\/strong>Write about your own home and relatives in Japanese to improve your writing skills and vocabulary retention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Example Sentences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about family:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u79c1\u306e\u5bb6\u65cf\u306f5\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong> (\u308f\u305f\u3057\u306e\u304b\u305e\u304f\u306f\u3054\u306b\u3093\u3067\u3059, Watashi no kazoku wa go nin desu.) &#8211; &#8220;There are five people in my family.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5144\u304c\u4e8c\u4eba\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong> (\u3042\u306b\u304c\u3075\u305f\u308a\u3044\u307e\u3059, Ani ga futari imasu.) &#8211; &#8220;I have two older brothers.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing family members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u3053\u3061\u3089\u306f\u79c1\u306e\u6bcd\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong> (\u3053\u3061\u3089\u306f\u308f\u305f\u3057\u306e\u306f\u306f\u3067\u3059, Kochira wa watashi no haha desu.) &#8211; &#8220;This is my mother.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5f7c\u306f\u79c1\u306e\u5f1f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong> (\u304b\u308c\u306f\u308f\u305f\u3057\u306e\u304a\u3068\u3046\u3068\u3067\u3059, Kare wa watashi no otouto desu.) &#8211; &#8220;He is my younger brother.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning these terms and practicing regularly, you&#8217;ll gain a better understanding of Japanese family dynamics and improve your ability to communicate in Japanese. This not only enhances your language skills but also deepens your appreciation of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\" style=\"font-size:24px\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What is the Japanese name for family?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Japanese word for &#8220;family&#8221; is <strong>\u5bb6\u65cf<\/strong> (kazoku). This term refers to one\u2019s immediate family, including parents, siblings, and children. In a broader context, it can also be used to describe the idea of family or household as a unit in general. Japanese culture places great importance on family ties, with traditional values emphasizing respect for elders and a strong sense of duty towards the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What is family in Japanese kanji?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Kanji<\/strong>, &#8220;family&#8221; is written as <strong>\u5bb6\u65cf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u5bb6<\/strong> (ie or ka) means &#8220;house&#8221; or &#8220;home.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u65cf<\/strong> (zoku) means &#8220;tribe&#8221; or &#8220;clan.&#8221; Together, they form the word <strong>\u5bb6\u65cf<\/strong> (kazoku), representing the concept of family as a household or a unit living together under the same roof. This word signifies both the physical home and the people who belong to the same family or lineage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">How do you say family in hiragana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word &#8220;family&#8221; is written in Hiragana as <strong>\u304b\u305e\u304f<\/strong> (kazoku). Hiragana is typically used for native Japanese words, and it\u2019s useful for learners who may not yet know Kanji. In everyday writing, Japanese people usually use the Kanji form <strong>\u5bb6\u65cf<\/strong>, but they may write it in Hiragana for simplicity, especially in materials for children or beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What does Kazoku mean family?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kazoku<\/strong> (\u5bb6\u65cf) means &#8220;family&#8221; in Japanese, encompassing immediate family members like parents, siblings, and children. The term refers to a group of people who live together or are related by blood or marriage. In Japanese culture, family is central to societal structure, and the concept of <strong>kazoku<\/strong> extends beyond just the nuclear family, often encompassing extended family members in traditional contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>kazoku<\/strong> literally means &#8220;family,&#8221; the concept carries emotional and cultural significance, implying bonds of support, love, and respect. It represents not just the individuals in a household but also the sense of belonging and the duties and responsibilities that come with being part of a family in Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Japanese learners and those new to the language, understanding how to refer to family members is essential. 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