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JLPT N4 Elementary

親

Parent, or a central entity such as a dealer or parent company.

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Other forms

両親 りょうしん, both parents
ご両親 ごりょうしん, someone else's parents - polite
親御さん おやごさん, someone else's parents - very polite
1 Noun

Parent / Parents

Refers to a biological or adoptive father or mother.

Example

私 の 親 は 東京 に 住んで います 。

My parents live in Tokyo.

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2 Noun

Source / Main Entity

Designates a central figure, originator, or controlling entity in a group or system.

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Parent, or a central entity such as a dealer or parent company.
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