English–Japanese
“family member” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikajin
Example
大切なことは家人に相談します。tai setsu na ko to wa ka jin ni sō dan shi ma su
I consult a family member about important matters.
How to say “family member” in Japanese
“Family member” in Japanese is 家人 (kajin).
Centers on a person viewed as part of a household, whether through family ties or shared residence.
Example sentences with 家人
進路については、家人とよく話し合います。shin ro ni tsu i te wa ka jin to yo ku hana shi a i ma su
I discuss my career plans carefully with my family.
Tips for using 家人
- In modern Japanese, 家人 (kajin) is more formal and less common in everyday conversation than 家族 (kazoku), which usually means family.