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父 is the kanji for "Father". Its reading is ちち (chichi). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Father
Also : Dad · Pop
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
A hand held high with a commanding gesture — a father's role is to guide with a strong raised hand. The strokes form a figure asserting authority.
ちち (chichi) sounds like "cheech" — a father who's so funny everyone calls him "cheech."
Example Sentences
父はよく仕事の話をしますが、私は全然わかりません。
ちちはよくしごとのはなしをしますが、わたしはぜんぜんわかりません。
My father often talks about work, but I don't understand a word.
お父さん、誕生日おめでとう！
おとうさん、たんじょうびおめでとう！
Happy birthday, Dad!
Vocabulary using 父
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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