farmer; farming family
Refers to a person or household engaged in agriculture as an occupation. Can be used for an individual farmer or the whole family unit.
My grandfather is a farmer and goes out to the rice paddies early every morning.
この地域には農家が多く、新鮮な野菜が手に入ります。
There are many farming families in this area, so you can get fresh vegetables.
farmhouse
Refers to the physical building where a farming family lives, often a traditional rural house.
古い農家を改装してカフェにした。
They renovated an old farmhouse and turned it into a café.
School of Agrarianism (China)
Historical term referring to a Chinese philosophical school that emphasized agriculture and farming methods. Rare, specialized usage.
中国史の授業で「農家」という学派について学んだ。
In Chinese history class, we learned about the philosophical school called 'Nongjia' (School of Agrarianism).
The eldest son ended up taking over the family farm.
During the trip, we stayed at a local farmhouse and tried farming activities.
She was born into a farming family and helped grow vegetables from a young age.
My grandparents run a small farm in the mountains.
full-time farmer; commercial farm household
farm income; farm household income