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家庭 (かてい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N5 Freq. Frequency Top 2,000 Meanings 1
noun
home ; household ; family
Refers to the domestic unit as a social and living arrangement, including the physical home and the family members within it. Often used in contexts of family life, home environment, and domestic matters.
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I quit the company due to family circumstances.
Written forms 家か 庭てい Usage 100%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency word.
カテイ Usage <1%
Similar words 家いえ 家 (いえ) is a more concrete term for a physical house or building, while 家庭 (かてい) emphasizes the household, family life, and domestic environment.
家か 族ぞく 家族 (かぞく) refers specifically to the family members as a group of people, whereas 家庭 (かてい) includes the broader concept of home life and the household unit.
Etymology Compound of 家 (house, home) and 庭 (garden, yard), originally referring to the house and its grounds, later extended to mean the household and domestic life.
