父ちち方かた

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)

• 父ちち方かたの祖そ母ぼは京きょう都とに住すんでいます。

  My paternal grandmother lives in Kyoto.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

paternal

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)

• 父ちち方かたの親しん戚せきが集あつまった。

  My paternal relatives gathered.