noun
one's father; my father
Formal or literary term for one's own father. Often used in humble or respectful contexts when referring to one's father to others. Compare with 家母 (かぼ, one's mother).
See also: 家母
家父は医者でございます。
My father is a doctor. (formal)
家父の教えを今でも大切にしています。
I still cherish my father's teachings.