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10 essential Japanese phrases for talking about your family

Learn to introduce your parents, siblings, and more with these common Japanese family phrases.

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When meeting new people in Japan, it's common to share a little about yourself, and that often includes your family. These phrases will help you discuss your parents, siblings, and other relatives, making your conversations feel more natural and personal.

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Core Japanese words for everyday conversation.

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これは私の息子です。

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • 私には兄が一人います。
    wa-ta-shi ni wa a-ni ga hi-to-ri i-masu
    I have one older brother.
  • 私には妹が二人います。
    wa-ta-shi ni wa i-mo-u-to ga fu-ta-ri i-masu
    I have two younger sisters.
  • 父は医者です。
    chi-chi wa i-sha desu
    My father is a doctor.
  • 母は専業主婦です。
    ha-ha wa sen-gyo-u shu-fu desu
    My mother is a homemaker.
  • これは私の妻です。
    ko-re wa wa-ta-shi no tsu-ma desu
    This is my wife.
  • これは私の夫です。
    ko-re wa wa-ta-shi no o-tto desu
    This is my husband.
  • 私には子供がいます。
    wa-ta-shi ni wa ko-do-mo ga i-masu
    I have children.
  • これは私の息子です。
    ko-re wa wa-ta-shi no mu-su-ko desu
    This is my son.
  • これは私の娘です。
    ko-re wa wa-ta-shi no mu-su-me desu
    This is my daughter.
  • 一人っ子です。
    hi-to-ri-kko desu
    I am an only child.

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