ぞく
zoku
JLPT N411 strokesKanjiLevel 11 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

族 is the kanji for "Tribe". A common reading is ぞく (zoku). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Tribe

Also : Family

Readings

onぞく/ zoku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 族 represents 'TRIBE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tribe.

Reading ·

On-reading: ぞく — remember this sound by associating it with tribe.

Example Sentences

家族旅行の計画を立てました。

かぞくりょこうのけいかくをたてました。

I made plans for a family trip.

貴族の歴史を学びました。

きぞくのれきしをまなびました。

I learned about the history of the nobility.

Vocabulary using 族

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