noun
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.
彼は大家族で育ったので、兄弟が五人いる。
He grew up in a large family, so he has five siblings.
noun
Emphasizes a multi-generational household including grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc., often contrasted with nuclear family (核家族).
昔は祖父母と同居する大家族が多かった。
In the past, extended families living with grandparents were common.