How to say 'Family' or 'Home' in Japanese | 家庭

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The Japanese word for Family or Home is 'Katei', written as 家庭 in Japanese.'Family' or 'Home' in hiragana is かてい.

word

家庭

Meaning

Family, Home

Reading

かてい

katei

Kanji

家House 庭Garden

Explanation

The Japanese noun '家庭 (かてい)' refers to both 'home' and 'family', depending on the context. It emphasizes the domestic environment or household, often including the family unit living together. For example: My home is peaceful「私の家庭は平和です」(わたしのかていはへいわです). A happy family「幸せな家庭」(しあわせなかてい). It is commonly used in contexts discussing family life, household management, or domestic situations. The word carries a sense of warmth and togetherness, often implying a close-knit family unit.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

679

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 家庭

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

家

Meaning

House

kanji

庭

Meaning

Garden

Words Related to 家庭 Through the Kanji 家

These 22 Words contain the Kanji 家 as well.

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家

Meaning

House

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家族

Meaning

Family

word

家内

Meaning

Wife

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国家

Meaning

Nation

word

家賃

Meaning

Rent

word

作家

Meaning

Writer

word

家出

Meaning

Runaway

word

大家

Meaning

Landlord

word

家屋

Meaning

House

word

家計

Meaning

Budget, Household

word

実家

Meaning

Home, Parents

word

我が家

Meaning

Home

word

政治家

Meaning

Politician

word

一家

Meaning

Family

word

農家

Meaning

Farmer, Farmhouse

word

家事

Meaning

Housework

word

画家

Meaning

Painter

word

家主

Meaning

Landlord

word

専門家

Meaning

Expert

word

家具

Meaning

Furniture

word

家臣

Meaning

Retainer

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武家

Meaning

Samurai

Words Related to 家庭 Through the Kanji 庭

This Word contains the Kanji 庭 as well.

word

庭

Meaning

Garden

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What does 'Katei' (家庭) mean?

'Katei' means 'Family' or 'Home' .

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