親 (おや) | Japanese meaning

親【おや】

Frequency rank: 1,767.

Also【おや】おや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

parent; parents; mother and fatheronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to the biological or social guardians of a child, typically used in familial contexts.

It is the role of parents to nurture their children with love.

dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); bankeronly applies to 親see also 子【こ】

In games and gambling contexts, this meaning refers to the person who distributes cards or manages bets.

In the mahjong match, he served as the dealer.

founder; inventor

This meaning pertains to someone who establishes an organization, company, or idea, often implying a significant contribution or innovation.

He is the founder of that company.

(pet) owneronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to an individual who possesses or cares for an animal, often in a domestic setting, highlighting the responsibility and bond between the owner and the pet.

She is the owner of two dogs.

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

key; parent (organization); mainonly applies to 親

This term can indicate something essential or central to a system, or refer to a primary organization within a larger structure.

He is a key member of the project.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ancestor; forefather

This meaning involves individuals from whom one is descended, often used in discussions about heritage and family history.

His ancestors were warriors.

Example sentences245 results

I can't look after my parents and such either.

Tatoeba

"Want to drop round my place?" "Can I?" "My parents come home late as they both work."

Tatoeba

親【おや】

Frequency rank: 1,767.

Also【おや】おや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

parent; parents; mother and fatheronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to the biological or social guardians of a child, typically used in familial contexts.

It is the role of parents to nurture their children with love.

dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); bankeronly applies to 親see also 子【こ】

In games and gambling contexts, this meaning refers to the person who distributes cards or manages bets.

In the mahjong match, he served as the dealer.

founder; inventor

This meaning pertains to someone who establishes an organization, company, or idea, often implying a significant contribution or innovation.

He is the founder of that company.

(pet) owneronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to an individual who possesses or cares for an animal, often in a domestic setting, highlighting the responsibility and bond between the owner and the pet.

She is the owner of two dogs.

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

key; parent (organization); mainonly applies to 親

This term can indicate something essential or central to a system, or refer to a primary organization within a larger structure.

He is a key member of the project.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ancestor; forefather

This meaning involves individuals from whom one is descended, often used in discussions about heritage and family history.

His ancestors were warriors.

Example sentences245 results

I can't look after my parents and such either.

Tatoeba

"Want to drop round my place?" "Can I?" "My parents come home late as they both work."

Tatoeba

親

N42

意parent; intimacy; relative; familiarity; dealer (cards)

訓おや、おや-、した.しい、した.しむ

音シン

名ぎ、ちか、のり

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祖

N35

意ancestor; pioneer; founder

音ソ

名い

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親【おや】

Frequency rank: 1,767.

Also【おや】おや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

parent; parents; mother and fatheronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to the biological or social guardians of a child, typically used in familial contexts.

It is the role of parents to nurture their children with love.

dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); bankeronly applies to 親see also 子【こ】

In games and gambling contexts, this meaning refers to the person who distributes cards or manages bets.

In the mahjong match, he served as the dealer.

founder; inventor

This meaning pertains to someone who establishes an organization, company, or idea, often implying a significant contribution or innovation.

He is the founder of that company.

(pet) owneronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to an individual who possesses or cares for an animal, often in a domestic setting, highlighting the responsibility and bond between the owner and the pet.

She is the owner of two dogs.

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

key; parent (organization); mainonly applies to 親

This term can indicate something essential or central to a system, or refer to a primary organization within a larger structure.

He is a key member of the project.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ancestor; forefather

This meaning involves individuals from whom one is descended, often used in discussions about heritage and family history.

His ancestors were warriors.

Example sentences245 results

I can't look after my parents and such either.

Tatoeba

"Want to drop round my place?" "Can I?" "My parents come home late as they both work."

Tatoeba

親【おや】

Frequency rank: 1,767.

Also【おや】おや

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

parent; parents; mother and fatheronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to the biological or social guardians of a child, typically used in familial contexts.

It is the role of parents to nurture their children with love.

dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); bankeronly applies to 親see also 子【こ】

In games and gambling contexts, this meaning refers to the person who distributes cards or manages bets.

In the mahjong match, he served as the dealer.

founder; inventor

This meaning pertains to someone who establishes an organization, company, or idea, often implying a significant contribution or innovation.

He is the founder of that company.

(pet) owneronly applies to 親

This meaning refers to an individual who possesses or cares for an animal, often in a domestic setting, highlighting the responsibility and bond between the owner and the pet.

She is the owner of two dogs.

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

key; parent (organization); mainonly applies to 親

This term can indicate something essential or central to a system, or refer to a primary organization within a larger structure.

He is a key member of the project.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ancestor; forefather

This meaning involves individuals from whom one is descended, often used in discussions about heritage and family history.

His ancestors were warriors.

Example sentences245 results

I can't look after my parents and such either.

Tatoeba

"Want to drop round my place?" "Can I?" "My parents come home late as they both work."

Tatoeba

親

N42

意parent; intimacy; relative; familiarity; dealer (cards)

訓おや、おや-、した.しい、した.しむ

音シン

名ぎ、ちか、のり

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祖

N35

意ancestor; pioneer; founder

音ソ

名い

Details