両親
ryōshin
parents
両親は私の支えです。
My parents are my support.
formalinformal
One's father and mother collectively; parents.
両親に会いに帰省する。
I'm going back to visit my parents.
A respectful and neutral term for one's parents, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Pro Tip
Respectful Usage
Use '両親' when referring to your parents in formal or respectful contexts, such as when introducing your family to others.
Word Origin
Composed of '両' (both) and '親' (parents), literally meaning 'both parents'.
Usage Notes
This term is commonly used to refer to one's parents in a respectful manner. It is often used in formal contexts, such as when speaking to others about one's family.
Word Breakdown
両
both
prefix親
parents
root和英辞典