家族連れ (kazokuzure - accompanied by family)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
Formed by compounding 家族 ('kazoku', family) and the suffix 連れ ('tsure', derived from 'tsureru' meaning to take along), undergoing rendaku voicing to 'zure'. It functions as a collective noun denoting groups or customers with family members. It is frequently used with the particle で (e.g., 家族連れで - 'as a family group') or に (e.g., 家族連れに - 'for families').
Sample sentences
週末の遊園地は多くの家族連れで賑わっていた。
The amusement park on the weekend was bustling with many families.
このレストランは個室があり、家族連れにも利用しやすい。
This restaurant has private rooms, making it convenient for family groups.
夏休みに入り、ビーチでは家族連れの姿が目立つようになった。
With summer vacation starting, families have become a prominent sight at the beach.
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Example
週末の遊園地は多くの家族連れで賑わっていた。
The amusement park on the weekend was bustling with many families.
このレストランは個室があり、家族連れにも利用しやすい。
This restaurant has private rooms, making it convenient for family groups.
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