Looking for the Jōyō Kanji used to talk about family in Japanese? This page lists the kanji for family members, from father and mother to older and younger siblings, along with their readings, romaji, and meanings. A free writing practice sheet is also available to help you learn these characters by hand.
List of Jōyō Kanji for Family (家族/kazoku)
| Kanji | Yomi | Romaji | Meaning |
| 父 | ちち | chichi | father |
| 母 | はは | haha | mather |
| 兄 | あに | ani | older brother |
| 姉 | あね | ane | older sister |
| 弟 | おとうと | otouto | younger brother |
| 妹 | いもうと | imouto | younger sister |
| 親 | おや | oya | parent |
| 子 | こ | ko | child |
| 孫 | まご | mago | grandchild |
| 夫 | おっと | otto | husband |
| 妻 | つま | tsuma | wife |
Download Jōyō Kanji Writing Practice Sheets by Concept (Family – 家族/kazoku)
