It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 家族 (かぞく)
Meaning: “family”
It refers to a group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption, who live together and share a common bond.
Examples
- うちは4人家族です。 There are four people in my family.
- うちは五人家族です。 We’re a family of five.
- ご家族は何人ですか。 How many people are there in your family?
- 家族がテレビを見た。 The family watched television.
- 家族がテレビを見る。 The family watches television.
- 家族で写真を撮った。 I took a picture with my family.
- 家族のアルバムです。 This is my family’s picture album.
- これは家族の写真です。 This is a photograph of my family.
- ご家族はお元気ですか？ How is your family?
- わが家は4人家族です。 There are four people in my family.
- 家族が一人増えました。 My family increased by one.