VocabJLPT N5
father
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. father
  2. 2. Father
This noun refers to one's own father or someone else's father, with a nuance that emphasizes the parental role. It is a more formal or objective term compared to お父さん, and is often used in written language or when talking about fathers in general.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"That's for my father to decide," I answered.

Sentence 2

My father was waiting in front of the house.

Sentence 3

Wait, your dad cried!?

Sentence 4

Would it be okay if I asked my father about this?

Sentence 5

I wonder why my dad is the only one upset.