English–Japanese

“head family” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihonke

Example

親戚は本家に集まります。shin seki wa hon ke ni atsu ma ri ma su

The relatives gather at the head family's home.

Illustration for 本家 (head family)

How to say “head family” in Japanese

“Head family” in Japanese is 本家 (honke).

Refers to the main household in a kinship line, contrasted with families that branch off from it.

Full entry for 本家: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 本家

この村では、本家が祭りの準備を取りまとめます。ko no mura de wa hon ke ga matsu ri no jun bi o to ri ma to me ma su

In this village, the head family organizes the festival preparations.

Tips for using 本家

  • In English, head family is an uncommon expression, while 本家 (honke) specifically identifies the main household in relation to its branch families.

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