English–Japanese
“parent” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihogosha
Example
保護者に知らせます。ho go sha ni shi ra se ma su
I will inform the parent.
How to say “parent” in Japanese
“Parent” in Japanese is 保護者 (hogosha).
保護者 (hogosha) describes the adult who takes responsibility for a child's care, safety, and important decisions, whether or not that adult is the biological parent.
Example sentences with 保護者
受付で保護者の名前を確認します。uke tsuke de ho go sha no na mae o kaku nin shi ma su
We will check the parent's name at the reception desk.
Tips for using 保護者
- On Japanese school forms, 保護者 (hogosha) often means the adult responsible for a child, so it can refer to a guardian as well as a parent.