Family in Japanese
"family" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "family". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
家族 (kazoku) is the family as the people. 家 alone is the house and the household line — a family as something that continues. 氏 is the clan name. 一族 is the extended family or clan. Japanese distinguishes the people from the line more sharply than English.
Top pick
house, home, family, professional, expert, performer
Reading: ka
10 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Pig (豕) under roof (宀). House where livestock is kept.
What it carries
Home, family, expert. '家' symbolizes belonging and security.
Related kanji for "family"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for family?
The most common kanji for "family" is 家, read as ka. It means house, home, family. Related kanji: 氏 (family).
How many strokes does 家 have?
家 has 10 strokes.