Family Members Vocabulary for N5 | Examples & Quiz
Study Family Members for N5 with Japanese words, romaji, English meanings, example sentences, pronunciation support, and beginner practice.
Talking about family is a common way to connect in Japanese culture, but you must use different words for your own family versus someone else's.
Quick Meaning Box
Understand the core meaning first
Main Japanese
かぞく
kazoku
English Meaning
Family
Nepali Meaning
परिवार
Romaji
kazoku
Level
JLPT N5
Complete lesson list
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| かぞく | kazoku | Family | |
| ちち | chichi | Father (my) | |
| はは | haha | Mother (my) | |
| あに | ani | Older brother (my) | |
| あね | ane | Older sister (my) | |
| おとうと | otouto | Younger brother | |
| いもうと | imouto | Younger sister |
How To Use It
Use Family Members correctly
Simple Explanation
Use this vocabulary when the situation matches the meaning. First connect the Japanese sound to the meaning, then use it inside a short sentence.
Sentence Structure
かぞく (kazoku) = Family
Start with this simple structure before making longer sentences.
When To Use
Use it in beginner reading, short answers, daily-life examples, and JLPT review questions where the topic appears naturally.
When Not To Use
Do not force it into every sentence. If another word, particle, or grammar pattern expresses the idea more naturally, choose that instead.
- Japanese learners grow faster when they notice how this topic appears in everyday routines, classroom language, and common study examples.
- Even simple vocabulary lessons become more memorable when students connect them to real situations instead of treating them like a word list only.
Open the full beginner explanation
Humble vs. Polite Forms
- Father: My family (Chichi) vs Your family (Otousan)
- Mother: My family (Haha) vs Your family (Okaasan)
- Older Brother: My family (Ani) vs Your family (Oniisan)
- Older Sister: My family (Ane) vs Your family (Oneesan)
- Children: My family (Kodomo) vs Your family (Okosama)
Why the difference?
Japanese culture values humility. Using 'polite' forms for your own family can sound arrogant, while using 'humble' forms for someone else's family is disrespectful.
Formula / Pattern Box
Memorize the reusable pattern
Pattern 1
かぞく (kazoku) = Family
Pattern 2
かぞく + です
Pattern 3
かぞく + を / が + verb
Pattern 4
Time or place + particle + かぞく
Example Sentences
Read, repeat, and understand the usage
Example 1
父は会社員です。
Chichi wa kaishain desu.
English
My father is an office worker.
Nepali
मेरो बुबा कार्यालय कर्मचारी हुनुहुन्छ।
- Focus: 父は会社員です。
- Meaning: My father is an office worker.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 2
お母さんはお元気ですか。
Okaasan wa o-genki desu ka.
English
How is your mother?
Nepali
तपाईंकी आमा कस्तो हुनुहुन्छ?
- Focus: お母さんはお元気ですか。
- Meaning: How is your mother?
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 3
四人家族です。
Yo-nin kazoku desu.
English
I have a family of four.
Nepali
मेरो परिवारमा चार जना छन्।
- Focus: 四人家族です。
- Meaning: I have a family of four.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Common Mistakes
Avoid the beginner traps
Mistake 1
Wrong
Memorize only: "Family"
Correct
Read かぞく, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Trying to memorize Family Members only by translation instead of noticing how it appears in real Japanese patterns.
Mistake 2
Wrong
Memorize only: "Family"
Correct
Read かぞく, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Reviewing the list once and assuming the lesson is finished without testing recall later.
Mistake 3
Wrong
Memorize only: "Family"
Correct
Read かぞく, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Skipping speaking or writing practice, which makes the lesson harder to use actively.
Practice Section
Turn passive reading into active memory
Task 1
Fill in the blank
Complete the sentence: かぞく means Family.
Task 2
Multiple choice
Choose the best meaning for かぞく before checking the lesson list.
Task 3
Sentence building
Make one short beginner sentence using かぞく. Keep it simple.
Task 4
Translation practice
Translate this idea into Japanese: Family.
Extra practice prompts
- Write two original sentences that use Family Members naturally.
- Review the lesson once without notes, then check what you missed.
- Explain the main meaning of this topic in simple English as if teaching another beginner.
Self-check before moving on
- Can I explain the main purpose of Family Members without reading the notes?
- Can I use at least one example from this lesson in my own sentence?
- Can I come back tomorrow and still remember the key meaning or pattern?
Mini Quiz
Check your understanding
Q1. What does かぞく mean?
Q2. What does ちち mean?
Q3. What does はは mean?
Q4. What does あに mean?
Q5. What does あね mean?
Q6. What does おとうと mean?
Q7. What does いもうと mean?
Q8. What does 父は会社員です。 mean?
Show answer key
- Family
- Father (my)
- Mother (my)
- Older brother (my)
- Older sister (my)
- Younger brother
- Younger sister
- My father is an office worker.
Real Life Usage
Use the lesson outside flashcards
Conversation Example
A: かぞく？
B: はい、かぞくです。
kazoku - Family
Classroom Example
A teacher may ask you to read, choose, or explain かぞく during a beginner review.
Daily Life Example
Use かぞく when the meaning "Family" appears in a simple real situation.
Use Family Members in a short real-life scene
Imagine you are studying or interacting in a simple daily situation where JLPT N5 Japanese is enough. Your goal is to use this lesson clearly and naturally, not perfectly.
- Create one short scene that includes Family Members.
- Say or write two useful lines connected to the topic.
- Review what felt difficult and repeat the scene one more time with better accuracy.
FAQ
Common beginner questions
Can I call my own mother 'Okaasan'?
Yes, when talking to her directly. But when talking about her to someone else, use 'Haha'.
Summary Box
What to remember
Key Point
Family Members becomes useful when you can recognize it, explain it simply, and use it in one short sentence.
Pattern
かぞく (kazoku) = Family
Next Action
Review with a practice tool3 must-remember examples
- 父は会社員です。 - My father is an office worker.
- お母さんはお元気ですか。 - How is your mother?
- 四人家族です。 - I have a family of four.