- 家族 — family
- 家庭 — home, household
- 家屋 — building / house
- 作家 — author, writer
- 家賃 — rent
- 家来 — retainer / loyal follower
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The upper part 宀 (roof) symbolizes a building or shelter, while the lower part 豕 (pig) refers to livestock, a traditional part of ancient homes. Together, they depict a dwelling where people live and raise animals — a "household."
新しい 家に 引っ越しました。
I moved into a new house.
家族と 旅行しました。
I went on a trip with my family.