Family Flash Cards

Learn the Japanese words for family members.

Free family flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Family Terms and Definitions

MOTHER
Okaasan
FATHER
Otousan
SISTER
Oneesan
BROTHER
Oniisan
GRANDMOTHER
Obaasan
GRANDFATHER
Ojiisan
SON
Musuko
DAUGHTER
Musume
UNCLE
Ojisan
AUNT
Obasan

About Family

Family vocabulary in Japanese reflects the language's emphasis on respect and social relationships. These flash cards help students memorize the Japanese words for family members using polite forms, building vocabulary for introductions and personal conversations.

Family Vocabulary

These flash cards pair English family terms with their Japanese translations in romaji. Students flip cards to learn that MOTHER is Okaasan, FATHER is Otousan, and SISTER is Oneesan, building vocabulary for describing family in Japanese.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards to teach family vocabulary in Japanese class. After studying with the cards, have students introduce their family members in Japanese. Discuss how Japanese uses different words for older and younger siblings, adding cultural context to the vocabulary lesson.

Printable Family Flash Cards

Click the print button to print these family flash cards. The printable version lists all terms and definitions, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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