JLPT N5 Beginner
家
Physical house, personal home or family, or suffix for a family lineage.
Readings
Other forms
お家 o-uchi/o-ie, a more polite or gentle form
1 Noun
"House" (a physical building)
Designates the physical structure constructed for habitation or the objective concept of a dwelling.
Example
駅 の 近く に 新しい 家 が 建って います 。
A new house is being built near the station.
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2 Noun
"Home" / "My Family"
Refers to one’s own home, family, or inner circle, emphasizing a subjective sense of belonging.
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3 Suffix
"The ~ Family" (as a suffix)
Functions as a suffix attached to surnames to denote a specific family lineage or household.
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