父親
ちちおや
chichioya
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
父親 (ちちおや (chichioya)) means "Father". It is read ちちおや (chichioya). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Father
Also : Dad · Male parent
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Example Sentences
父親は家族のために毎日働いている。
ちちおやはかぞくのためにまいにちはたらいている。
A father works every day for his family.
彼は優しい父親だ。
かれはやさしいちちおやだ。
He is a gentle father.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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