族 — Tribe
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The tribe (族) that lives in your home (家) is your family.
A tribe/group (族) sharing the same family name (氏): a clan.
Frequently Asked Questions About 族 (Tribe)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 族 (Tribe)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 族 ("Tribe", read as ぞく) is: A strong defensive wall keeps the tribe of waiters safe from the zombie cook (ぞく). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 族 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 族 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 族 means "Tribe". Its primary reading is ぞく (On'yomi: ぞく; Kun'yomi: —). 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 族?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 族 include: 家族 (かぞく - family), 氏族 (しぞく - clan, family tribe).
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