片かた親おや

noun

one parent

Refers to a single parent in contrast to both parents (二親). Often used in contexts like 片親の家庭 (single-parent household).

See also: 二親 (ふたおや)

• 彼かれは片かた親おやの家か庭ていで育そだった。

  He grew up in a single-parent household.

noun

single parent

Specifically denotes a parent raising a child alone. Overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes the parent's role.

• 片かた親おやとして、仕し事ごとと育いく児じの両りょう立りつは大たい変へんだ。

  As a single parent, balancing work and childcare is tough.