Quick answer
族 is the kanji for "Tribe". The most common reading is ぞく (zoku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Tribe
Also : Family
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 族 represents 'TRIBE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tribe.
On-reading: ぞく — remember this sound by associating it with tribe.
Example Sentences
家族旅行の計画を立てました。
かぞくりょこうのけいかくをたてました。
I made plans for a family trip.
貴族の歴史を学びました。
きぞくのれきしをまなびました。
I learned about the history of the nobility.
Vocabulary using 族
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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