JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
父 — father
- Reading
- フ・ちち
- Meaning
- father
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
父 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is フ・ちち and it means father. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
父 appears in everyday japanese words such as 父母 (father and mother), 父母 (father and mother) and 父親 (father).
Japanese words containing 父
Frequently asked questions
What does 父 mean in Japanese?
父 means father in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 父 read?
父 is read フ・ちち. Reading it inside real words — 父母 and 父母 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 父 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 父 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 父 in a word?
A common word containing 父 is 父母 (ちちはは) — "father and mother". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 父 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 父 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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