Breakdown of father
animal legs
ハ component
Usages of father
お父さんotousan
father
父
father
父titi
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)ziisan
grandfather; old man
祖父sohu
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ozi
uncle
父方titikata
paternal side
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