Home in Japanese
"home" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "home". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
家 is the house and the household. 家庭 is the home as family life. 宿 is lodging. 郷 is one's native place, the home one came from. 里 is the village home, and 故郷 is the hometown one is nostalgic for.
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 "home"
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shuku · peaceful
Composed of roof and hundred. House lodging hundred.
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kyou · peaceful
Shape of two people eating. Hometown.
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ri · peaceful
Combines rice fields and earth, representing farming villages where people live. Also used as a distance unit and means hometown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for home?
The most common kanji for "home" is 家, read as ka. It means house, home, family. Related kanji: 宿 (home), 郷 (home), 里 (home).
How many strokes does 家 have?
家 has 10 strokes.