JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
族 — tribe
- Reading
- ゾク
- Meaning
- tribe; family
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
族 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ゾク and it means tribe; family. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
族 appears in everyday japanese words such as 民族 (people), 貴族 (noble) and 家族 (Family).
Japanese words containing 族
Frequently asked questions
What does 族 mean in Japanese?
族 means tribe; family in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 族 read?
族 is read ゾク. Reading it inside real words — 民族 and 貴族 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 族 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 族 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 族 in a word?
A common word containing 族 is 民族 (みんぞく) — "people". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 族 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 族 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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