Breakdown of father
animal legs
ハ component
Usages of father
お父さんotousan
father
父
father
父chichi
father plain
お父さんotousan
father polite
mingle
交
Better put a lid on your father if you want to mingle with your friends.
(お)祖父さん(o)jiisan
grandfather; old man
祖父sofu
grandfather
祖父 is a formal alternative for grandfather. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お祖父さん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.
伯父oji
uncle
父方chichikata
paternal side
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