親
おや
oya
JLPT N416 strokesKanjiLevel 18 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
親 is the kanji for "Parent". A common reading is おや (oya). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Parent
Also : Relative · Familiarity · Dealer (cards)
Readings
kunおや/ oyakunした.しい/ shitashiikunした.しむ/ shitashimuonしん/ shin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 親 represents 'PARENT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of parent.
Reading ·
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with parent. Kun-reading: おや.
Example Sentences
両親に感謝しています。
りょうしんにかんしゃしています。
I'm grateful to my parents.
親友と一緒に旅行しました。
しんゆうといっしょにりょこうしました。
I traveled with my best friend.
Vocabulary using 親
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