VocabJLPT N1
tribe
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. tribe
  2. 2. Tribe
This noun refers to a tribe or clan, a social group united by common ancestry, culture, or traditions. It is used when discussing indigenous peoples, historical communities, or group identity.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Deep in the desert, a tribe we encountered shared their water with us.

Sentence 2

He joked, "Tribal borders shift with whatever mood the river is in."

Sentence 3

He said, "The tribe's songs serve as maps."

Sentence 4

Over dinner, my father talked about how there used to be a lot of conflict between tribes.

Sentence 5

If the local tribe objects, will the project be called off?