父母
also: ちちはは · ててはは · かぞいろは · ぶも · かぞいろ
Meanings
1
father and mother; parents
Refers to both parents collectively. The reading ふぼ is standard; ちちはは is also used, especially in spoken language or when emphasizing each parent individually.
I cherish the teachings of my parents.
He lives with his parents.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の父母に孝行するto show filial devotion to one's parents
Even though he lives far away, he never forgets to be devoted to his parents.
- 父母を養うto support one's parents financially
She works to support her parents.
- 父母を敬うto respect one's parents
I was taught that children should respect their parents.
Expressions
- 父母の恩は山よりも高く海よりも深しa parent's love is deeper than the ocean and higher than the mountains