大家族
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Meanings
1
large family
Refers to a family with many members, often including parents and multiple children. Can be used in modern contexts like large households or family size discussions.
He grew up in a large family, so he has five siblings.
2
Emphasizes a multi-generational household including grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc., often contrasted with nuclear family (核家族).
In the past, extended families living with grandparents were common.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が大家族で暮らすto live as part of a large family
She lives with her grandparents, uncles, and aunts as part of a large family.
- 大家族の中で育つto grow up in a large family
He grew up in a large family with seven siblings.
- 大家族を養うto support (financially) a large family
My father supported our large family all by himself.