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VocabJLPT N1
one's real father
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. one's real father
  2. 2. natural father
A word specifically referring to one's biological or birth father, as opposed to a stepfather or adoptive father. It is used in formal or legal contexts when it is necessary to make clear that the person is the actual biological parent.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There was an old business card from my biological father in the desk drawer.

Sentence 2

If my real father showed up, how am I even supposed to greet him?

Sentence 3

A friend asked me "so what's your biological father like?" and I didn't know what to say.

Sentence 4

I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought, "I'm starting to look like my real father."

Sentence 5

The counselor suggested, "Visits with your real father should happen gradually."