also: ちちはは · ててはは · かぞいろは · ぶも · かぞいろ
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.
父母の教えを大切にしている。
I cherish the teachings of my parents.
彼は父母と同居している。
He lives with his parents.
Even though he lives far away, he never forgets to be devoted to his parents.
She works to support her parents.
I was taught that children should respect their parents.
parents' association
step-parents
Kana spelling of the reading ちちはは, used when the kanji is avoided or for clarity.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.