父母
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Noun referring to both parents collectively. Used in formal or written contexts. Example: 『私の父母』 (watashi no fubo, 'my parents').
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their cousin Yumi are talking about their parents and weekend plans.
父母
ふぼ
father and mother, parents
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine your parents standing together: 'Father and Mother' → 父母 (fubo, 'father and mother'). Think of 'foo' (like 'food') and 'bo' (like 'bow') as a pair.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『父母』 (fubo, 'father and mother') is a formal term often used in official documents or respectful contexts to refer to parents. In casual conversation, people might use 『両親』 (ryoushin, 'both parents') or 『お父さんとお母さん』 (otousan to okaasan, 'father and mother').
Forms
Base: 父母Noun referring to both parents collectively. Used in formal or written contexts. Example: 『私の父母』 (watashi no fubo, 'my parents').