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お父さん
otōsan
father
お父さんは仕事から帰ってきた。
Father came back from work.
informal
A respectful and affectionate term for one's father, commonly used in everyday conversation.
お父さん、今日の夕食は何ですか？
Father, what's for dinner today?
This term is commonly used by children and adults when addressing or referring to their father in a familiar and respectful manner.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Honorific Usage
The 'お' prefix adds a layer of respect and affection, making it suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Gold Rule
Contextual Appropriateness
Use 'お父さん' when speaking to or about one's own father in a familiar setting. For other men's fathers, '父' or 'お父様' may be more appropriate.
Word Origin
Derived from the honorific prefix 'お' and the word '父さん' (tōsan), which is a casual form of '父' (father). The 'さん' suffix is a polite and familiar honorific.
Usage Notes
While 'お父さん' is commonly used in informal contexts, '父' is more formal and neutral. 'パパ' is a more casual and affectionate term, often used by young children.
Word Breakdown
お
honorific prefix
prefix父
father
rootさん
polite suffix
suffix和英辞典