Translation guide
Describes a parent accompanied by their child, often in contexts like travel, dining, or daily activities. Japanese expressions vary by formality and whether the focus is on the pair or the parent's action.
To refer to a parent with their child in everyday situations.
A common, neutral phrase meaning 'parent and child (as a group)', often used for families out together.
公園に親子連れがたくさんいた。
There were many parents with children in the park.
Used adverbially to mean 'as a parent and child' or 'together as parent and child'.
親子で料理教室に参加した。
We attended a cooking class as a parent and child.
Literally 'a parent with a child/children', focusing on the parent. Slightly more descriptive.
子供連れの親が優先的に案内された。
Parents with children were given priority guidance.
To describe a parent with child in formal announcements, signs, or documents.
Formal term meaning 'accompanied by a guardian/parent', used in rules or event descriptions.
このイベントは保護者同伴が必要です。
This event requires a parent or guardian to accompany the child.
Formal phrase meaning 'parent and child together', often used in event contexts.
親子同伴でのご参加をお願いします。
Please participate together as a parent and child.
To casually mention a parent with their child in conversation.
A straightforward way to say 'a child with their parent', though it sounds a bit explanatory.
あそこに親と一緒の子供がいるね。
There's a child with their parent over there.
Simply 'parent and child'. Can be used in casual contexts when the meaning is clear.
あの親子、仲良さそうだね。
That parent and child seem to get along well.
To refer to a parent with child in travel or lodging situations.
Means 'parent-child trip', commonly used in travel packages.
親子旅行におすすめの宿です。
This inn is recommended for parent-child trips.
Used to indicate that a place accommodates a parent and child staying together.
このホテルは親子で泊まれる部屋があります。
This hotel has rooms where a parent and child can stay together.
親子連れ is a general term for a parent and child out together, while 保護者同伴 is a formal requirement meaning 'accompanied by a guardian'. Use 保護者同伴 for official rules or invitations.
親子連れで賑わう公園
A park bustling with parents and children
保護者同伴でご来場ください
Please come accompanied by a parent or guardian
The English phrase 'parent with child' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Avoid translating word-for-word as 「子供と親」, which sounds unnatural. Instead, use context-appropriate phrases like 親子連れ or 保護者同伴.