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“father and child” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifushi

Example

父子で公園へ行きました。fu shi de kō en e i ki ma shi ta

The father and child went to the park.

Illustration for 父子 (father and child)

How to say “father and child” in Japanese

“Father and child” in Japanese is 父子 (fushi).

Describes a father and his child as a pair, without specifying whether the child is a son or a daughter.

Full entry for 父子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 父子

父子で同じ趣味を楽しむ時間は、信頼を深めるきっかけになります。fu shi de ona ji shu mi o tano shi mu ji kan wa shin rai o fuka me ru ki kka ke ni na ri ma su

Time spent enjoying the same hobby as father and child can help deepen their trust.

Tips for using 父子

  • In formal Japanese, 父子 (fushi) often appears in compounds such as 父子関係 (fushi kankei), while casual conversation more often uses 父と子 (chichi to ko).

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