親おや代がわり

noun

foster parent; parent substitute; acting as a parent

Refers to a person or role that takes the place of a parent, often in a caregiving or guardianship context. Can be used for relatives, guardians, or even institutions acting in loco parentis.

• 彼かれは姉あねの子こ供どもたちの親おや代がわりになった。

  He became a parent substitute for his sister's children.

• 親おや代がわりとして、彼かの女じょはその子こを育そだてた。

  As a foster parent, she raised the child.