Looking up...
親父
chichi
father
彼は親父のような優しい人だ
He is a kind man like a father.
informal
One's father; a term of endearment or respect for one's father
親父は毎朝新聞を読む
My father reads the newspaper every morning.
Can be used affectionately or neutrally depending on context.
informal
A term of endearment for an older man, often used by younger people
あのおじさん、親父みたいでいい人だね
That old man is like a father figure, he's a nice guy.
Often used in a friendly or respectful way.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'お父さん' for more formal or polite contexts.
Gold Rule
Respectful Usage
When addressing someone else's father, use 'お父さん' or 'ご父上' to show respect.
Word Origin
From 親 (oya, parent) + 父 (chichi, father)
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally to refer to one's father and figuratively to describe a fatherly person.
Word Breakdown
親
parent
root父
father
root和英辞典