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家
家 (readings: か, け, いえ, うち, や; Japanese kanji) means “house / family”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 家族 (family).
What does 家 mean?
| Kanji | 家 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | house / family |
| Readings | か, け, いえ, うち, や |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 家
家 is read か or け or いえ or うち or や depending on the word.
Example words with 家
| Example | 家族 (family) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14