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父母
chichi haha
parents
父母は私を支えてくれます
My parents support me
formal
One's father and mother collectively
父母の愛は無条件です
A parent's love is unconditional
Used to refer to one's parents as a unit, often in formal or respectful contexts
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
Use 父母 in formal writing or when addressing parents respectfully. In everyday conversation, 両親 or 親 is more natural.
Gold Rule
Respectful Context
When speaking about one's own parents, 父母 is appropriate in formal settings, but avoid using it to refer to others' parents unless in very formal contexts.
Word Origin
Combination of 父 (father) and 母 (mother)
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts or when referring to parents collectively. In casual speech, 両親 or 親 is more common.
Word Breakdown
父
father
root母
mother
root和英辞典