“Family” in Japanese is 家族 (かぞく), pronounced kazoku.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Family. Someone else’s family is ご家族. “Four people in my family” is 四人家族です.
Example sentences
- 家族は四人です。かぞくはよにんです。There are four people in my family.
- ご家族はお元気ですか。ごかぞくはおげんきですか。How is your family?
Quick practice
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FAQ
How do you say family in Japanese?
Family in Japanese is 家族 (かぞく), pronounced “kazoku”.
How do you write family in Japanese?
It's written 家族 with kanji, or かぞく in hiragana. Both are read kazoku.
Is 家族 on the JLPT?
Yes. 家族 (kazoku) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.