家 庭 的(かていてき)

かていてき

na-adjective

homely; domestic; family-oriented

1. homely; domestic; family-oriented; home-like

Describes a person who enjoys home life and domestic activities, or an atmosphere that feels warm and home-like. Often used as a positive trait when describing someone.

彼女(かのじょ)は家庭的(かていてき)な人(ひと)だ。

She is a domestic person.

家庭的(かていてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)のレストランが好(す)きだ。

I like restaurants with a homely atmosphere.

結婚(けっこん)してからすっかり家庭的(かていてき)になって、毎日(まいにち)料理(りょうり)を作(つく)っている。

Since getting married, he has become completely domestic and cooks every day.

Usage

家庭的(かていてき) is formed from 家庭(かてい) (home, household) + 的(てき) (like, -ish). It is generally used as a compliment, describing someone who is good at homemaking or a place that feels cozy and welcoming.

Common collocations

家庭的(かていてき)な人(ひと) (a domestic person)
家庭的(かていてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき) (homely atmosphere)
家庭的(かていてき)な料理(りょうり) (home-style cooking)

Similar words

アットホーム (at-home) is a loanword with a similar meaning of a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. 家庭的(かていてき) can also describe a person's character, while アットホーム typically describes an environment.

Related Words

Related: 家庭(かてい) (home, household)

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Added 2026.3.9 19:27 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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