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父
On'yomi
フ
FU
Kun'yomi
ちち
chichi
father
Details
Strokes4
Frequency#646
Radical父father(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes4
Component Breakdown
父=
八乂
八 + 乂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person holding a stick. One who guides the family.
Symbolism
Father, authority, protection. Central role in patriarchal system.
Anime & Manga
うさぎドロップ
Bunny Drop(2005)
Heartwarming story of a single man raising a girl as a 'father' figure.
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Four-Character Compounds
父子相伝
ふしそうでん
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to son; transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to son
父祖伝来
ふそでんらい
hereditary; patrimonial; handed down from generation to generation; hereditary
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 父 mean in Japanese?
父 means father.
How do you read 父?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: ちち (chichi).
How many strokes does 父 have?
父 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 父 (father).
Is 父 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 父 (father) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.