Japanese vocabulary: People & Family
15 Japanese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Japanese words you'll actually use for people & family — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sui. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Family
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 家族 | kazoku | family |
| 父 | chichi | father |
| 母 | haha | mother |
| 兄 | ani | older brother |
| 姉 | ane | older sister |
| 弟 | otouto | younger brother |
| 妹 | imouto | younger sister |
Body Parts
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 頭 | atama | head |
| 目 | me | eye |
| 耳 | mimi | ear |
| 口 | kuchi | mouth |
| 手 | te | hand |
| 足 | ashi | foot/leg |
| 心 | kokoro | heart |
| 背中 | senaka | back |
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