家

Readings

Kana: うち、ち

Romaji: uchi, chi

Definitions

noun

adj-no

1

house; home (one's own)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

pn

adj-no

2

(one's) family; (one's) household

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 内 (reading うち, entry #4)

Kanji

家

Readings: カ、 ケ、 いえ、 や、 うち

Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

Example Sentences

家(いえ)に帰(かえ)る。

➥I leave to go home.

家(いえ)が火事(かじ)だ。

➥The house is on fire!

家庭(かてい)は円満(えんまん)だ。

➥I have peace at home.

彼(かれ)は画家(がか)だ。

➥He is a painter.

家(いえ)にいたい。

➥I would rather stay at home.

家(いえ)にはいない。

➥He is away from home.