～家
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Suffix attached to a surname or name to indicate a family or household, e.g., 『山田家』 (Yamada-ke, 'the Yamada family'). It functions as a noun in phrases.
Theme
User and their friend Akira are chatting at a café about family traditions and upcoming gatherings.
～家
～け
~'s family / the house of ~
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of '～家' as a suffix that attaches to a name to mean 'the house of ~' — like 'Smith family' or 'Tanaka household'. It's like adding 'family' to a surname.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～家』 (～ke) is commonly used to refer to families or households, e.g., 『田中家』 (Tanaka-ke, 'the Tanaka family'). It reflects the importance of family units in Japanese society and is often seen in formal contexts or addresses.
Forms
Base: ～家Suffix attached to a surname or name to indicate a family or household, e.g., 『山田家』 (Yamada-ke, 'the Yamada family'). It functions as a noun in phrases.