シングルパパ

noun

single father

Wasei-eigo term for a father raising children alone, similar to 'single dad' in English. Used in casual and media contexts.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from single papa

• 彼かれは仕し事ごとと育いく児じを両りょう立りつするシングルパパだ。

  He is a single father balancing work and childcare.

• シングルパパ向むけの支し援えん制せい度どが増ふえている。

  Support programs for single fathers are increasing.