paternity; fatherhood
Refers to the quality or state of being a father, often used in contrast with 母性 (motherhood).
See also: 母性
Both fatherhood and motherhood are essential for a child's development.
母性 refers to the maternal instinct or nature associated with mothers, while 父性 is the corresponding paternal instinct or nature associated with fathers.
paternal love
Compound of 父 (father) and 性 (nature, quality), modeled after 母性 (motherhood).