“Father-in-law” in Japanese
Short answer
Father-in-law in Japanese is “外舅” (gaikyuu). Full meaning: father-in-law (of the husband).
Other ways to say “Father-in-law” in Japanese
岳父
gakufu (man's) father-in-law, father of one's wife
義父
gifu father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
舅
shuuto father-in-law
大旦那
oodanna (one's) father-in-law; (one's) employer, master; principal supporter of a temple, influential temple parishioner
義理の父
girinochichi father-in-law, foster father, stepfather
丈人
joujin elder, senior; wife's father, father-in-law
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