養父
Meanings
1
foster father; adoptive father
Refers to a man who raises a child not biologically his own, through fostering or adoption. Contrasts with 実父 (biological father).
See also: 実父
He lost his parents when he was young and was raised by his foster father.
His relationship with his adoptive father is as deep as that of a biological parent and child.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の養父になるto become someone's foster/adoptive father
He decided to become that boy's adoptive father.
- 養父に育てられるto be raised by one's foster father
She was raised by her foster father from a young age.