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族
族 (readings: ぞく; Japanese kanji) means “tribe / family”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 家族 (family).
What does 族 mean?
| Kanji | 族 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tribe / family |
| Readings | ぞく |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 族
族 is read ぞく depending on the word.
Example words with 族
| Example | 家族 (family) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14