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お父さん
おとうさん
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Father (formal)
otousan
N5
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JLPT Level
N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana
おとうさん
Romaji
otousan
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What does お父さん mean in Japanese?
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The word お父さん (おとうさん) means "father (formal)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
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お父さん is read as おとうさん (romaji: otousan). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is お父さん?
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お父さん is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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