親
N4おや
祖
[oya]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
parent; parents; mother and father
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
founder; inventor
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(pet) owner
5.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
key; parent (organization); main
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ancestor; forefather
Less common meanings (1)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Jargon
dealer; banker
Other Readings
「親」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
親に感謝しなければならない。
I must be grateful to my parents.
麻雀では親が一番有利な位置だ。
In mahjong, the dealer is in the most advantageous position.
親の言うことを聞きなさい。
Listen to what your parents say.