家 — Home
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Common Japanese Words with 家 (Home)
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Home (家) expressed as a noun, house/home.
The tribe (族) that lives in your home (家) is your family.
A tool (具) used to furnish your home (家) is furniture.
A big (大) home (家) usually belongs to a rich family.
Someone whose home (家) is making images (paintings) (画) is a painter.
Frequently Asked Questions About 家 (Home)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 家 (Home)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 家 ("Home", read as か) is: The yakuza (や) pig named Ian (いえ) is resting at his cabin (か) home with oolong & chips (うち). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 家 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 家 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 家 means "Home". Its primary reading is か (On'yomi: か; Kun'yomi: いえ, や, うち). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 家?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 家 include: 家 (いえ - house), 家族 (かぞく - family), 家具 (かぐ - furniture), 大家 (おおや - rich family, distinguished family).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 家 (Home) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 家 (Home) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.