VocabJLPT N1
whole family
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. whole family
  2. 2. entire family
  3. 3. all over the house
  4. 4. retainer of a daimyo
This noun or adverbial expression means "throughout the whole house" or "the entire household." It is used to describe something that applies to or involves every part of a home or every member of a family.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come on, let's celebrate the new year together as a family!

Sentence 2

It only takes one careless word to put the whole family's bond to the test.

Sentence 3

It's like the whole family is one big team.

Sentence 4

"The whole family is waiting for you to come home," my mom said.

Sentence 5

"The whole family's getting together, so I'm heading home early," he said.