親
Reading: おや
Meaning: parent
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Example Sentence
親 に 相談 する こと に した
I decided to consult with my parents.
Usage Notes
Can refer to either one parent or both parents. Often used in compounds like 親子 (おやこ, parent and child) or 親達 (おやたち, parents).
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