1.
happy family gathering; family togetherness
A warm, harmonious time spent together as a family, typically involving conversation, meals, or shared activities.
A compound of 家族 (family) and 団らん (harmonious gathering). 団らん evokes warmth and closeness, making this more emotionally loaded than simply saying 'family time.' Often associated with meals, holiday gatherings, and the home.
Common collocations
- 家族団らんの時間: family togetherness time
- 家族団らんを楽しむ: to enjoy family togetherness
- 家族団らんの場: a setting for family gathering
Cultural note
In Japan, 家族団らん is often idealized as a core family value. The dinner table is seen as the central space for this, and the concept frequently appears in advertising, housing design, and discussions about work-life balance. Long working hours that prevent 家族団らん are a common social concern.
Related Words
Related:
一家団らん (family togetherness)