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father
「親父」 has another reading with different meanings.
この教会の親父は長年地域に奉仕してきた。
This church's father has served the community for many years.
親父に相談に乗っていただき心が楽になった。
I got the father to listen to my concerns and felt relieved.
親父が祈りを捧げると会堂が静まり返った。
When the father offered a prayer, the hall fell silent.