アボジ

noun

father

Korean loanword used in Japanese to refer to one's own father or an older man in a familiar, affectionate way. Often used within Korean-Japanese communities or in contexts influenced by Korean culture. Compare オモニ (mother).

from Korean abeoji

See also: オモニ

• アボジが作つくってくれたキムチは最さい高こうだ。

  The kimchi my father made is the best.

• アボジ、ちょっと聞きいてほしいことがあるんだけど。

  Dad, there's something I want you to hear.