JLPT N5Kanji compounds

家族

Readingかぞくkazoku

Meaning
親や子どもなど、血のつながりや結婚でできた集まり
Explanation
「家族(かぞく)」 is a group formed by blood ties or marriage, such as parents and children. It is used as in 「家族と住む」 (live with family). Classmates are 「友達(ともだち)」 (friends), which is different.
Original Japanese explanation

「家族(かぞく)」は、親や子どもなど、血のつながりや結婚でできた集まりのことです。「家族と住む」のように使います。同じクラスの仲間は「友達(ともだち)」で、ちがいます。

Examples
  • 家族と住む

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