English–Japanese

“father” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichichi

Example

父は家にいます。chichi wa ie ni i ma su

My father is at home.

Illustration for 父 (father)

How to say “father” in Japanese

“Father” in Japanese is 父 (chichi).

Refers to a man understood through his family role as the parent of a child.

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

Example sentences with 父

父と公園でサッカーをします。chichi to kō en de sa kkā o shi ma su

I play soccer in the park with my father.

父の誕生日に料理を作りました。chichi no tan jō hi ni ryō ri o tsuku ri ma shi ta

I cooked a meal for my father's birthday.

Tips for using 父

  • Children commonly call their father お父さん (otōsan, "Dad"), whereas 父 (chichi, "father") is a neutral way to mention one's own father in conversation.

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