JLPT N3 Intermediate
親父
Informal term for one’s father, an old man, or a shop owner.
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おやじ common hiragana form
オヤジ common katakana form
1 Noun
My Father" / "My Old Man
Refers to one’s own father in a rough, familiar, or affectionate manner without honorifics.
Example
これ は 親父 から もらった 時計 です 。
This is a watch I got from my father.
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2 Noun
An Older Man" / "Geezer
Describes an unrelated middle-aged or older man, often focusing on uncool or stereotypical attributes.
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3 Noun
The Boss" / "The Proprietor
Designates the master or male proprietor of a traditional establishment like an izakaya or workshop.
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