親
N4おや
祖
[oya]
Meanings
1.Noun
parent; parents; mother and father
2.Noun
founder; inventor
3.Noun
(pet) owner
4.No-adjNoun
key; parent (organization); main
5.Noun
ancestor; forefather
Less common meanings (1)
6.NounJargon
《card games; mahjong》dealer; banker
Other Readings
「親」 has another reading with different meanings.
Related Words
Examples
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.