clan in Japanese
clan in Japanese is クラン, 一家, 一族 — clan means a large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
clan in Japanese
クラン
Pronounced: kuran
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
一家
Pronounced: ikka
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
一族
Pronounced: ichizoku
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
一門
Pronounced: ichimon
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
氏族
Pronounced: shizoku
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
What does "clan" mean?
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noun A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
"Each member of the clan wore the same tartan to the gathering."
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noun Informally, any close-knit group bound by loyalty, such as an extended family or team.
"Grandma's clan fills the whole garden every summer."
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clan in a sentence
- Each member of the clan wore the same tartan to the gathering.
- The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion.
- Grandma's clan fills the whole garden every summer.
- Our football clan meets at the same pub after every match.
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What is "clan" in Japanese?
"clan" in Japanese is クラン, 一家, 一族. clan means: A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
How do you pronounce クラン?
"clan" in Japanese is クラン, pronounced "kuran".
How do you use "clan" in a sentence?
Example: "Each member of the clan wore the same tartan to the gathering." In Japanese, "clan" is クラン, 一家, 一族.
Are there other ways to say "clan" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "clan": クラン, 一家, 一族, 一門, 氏族.
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