親戚
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Base noun form. Refers to relatives or kin, such as aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Can be used in singular or plural context depending on the sentence.
Theme
During a family gathering at a park, User chats with their cousin Aya about relatives and family connections.
親戚
しんせき
relative(s)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a family reunion where everyone is related. You think, 'Kin-ship' → 親戚 (shinseki, 'relative(s)'). 'Kin' sounds like 'shin' in shinseki.
Cultural Note
In Japan, family ties are important, and 『親戚』 (shinseki, 'relative(s)') often gather for holidays like 『お正月』 (oshougatsu, 'New Year') or 『お盆』 (obon, 'Buddhist festival for ancestors').
Forms
Base: 親戚Base noun form. Refers to relatives or kin, such as aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Can be used in singular or plural context depending on the sentence.