Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "かぞく (kazoku)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
家族
かぞく (kazoku)
N5 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
かぞく
かぞく (kazoku)
N5 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "かぞく (kazoku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 家族 (Level: N5): Translates to "family" and is used when Refers to one's own family or a general concept of family. When talking about someone else's family, you might use ご家族.
- かぞく (Level: N5): Maps to "family" and carries the nuance of A common term for one's family or a family unit. Often used when talking about one's own family. 御家族.
Bilingual Context for "家族"
私の家族は五人です。
My family has five people.
Bilingual Context for "かぞく"
私の家族はみんな元気です。
My family is all well.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "私の ＿＿＿ は五人です。" (Meaning: "My family has five people.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "家族" is used for "family" in the context: "My family has five people.".