What does the kanji 族 mean?

The kanji 族 (zoku) means "tribe, family". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "zoku"?

"zoku" is written with the kanji 族, meaning "tribe, family". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ぞく (zoku). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 族?

Write 族 ("tribe") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 族?

族 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) ぞく (zoku).

族“tribe” Kanjizoku

JLPT N4

How to write 族

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

tribe, family

Onyomi (音読み)

ぞく zoku

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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