noun
father's side of the family
Refers to the paternal line or relatives on the father's side. Often contrasted with 母方 (mother's side).
See also: 母方 (ははかた)
父方の祖母は京都に住んでいます。
My paternal grandmother lives in Kyoto.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used attributively with の to modify a following noun, e.g., 父方の祖父 (paternal grandfather).
See also: 母方 (ははかた)
父方の親戚が集まった。
My paternal relatives gathered.