親父
おやじ
oyaji
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 5 — supplementary

Quick answer

親父 (おやじ (oyaji)) means "Dad". It is read おやじ (oyaji). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Dad

Also : father · old man

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Example Sentences

うちの親父は毎日朝5時に起きる。

うちのおやじはまいにちあさ5じにおきる。

My old man wakes up at 5 a.m. every morning.

親父は厳しい人だが、本当は優しい心を持っている。

おやじはきびしいひとだが、ほんとうはやさしいこころをもっている。

My father is strict, but truly has a kind heart.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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