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父

父 — father

Learn the correct stroke order for 父 (father), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 24 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)フfu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちちchichi
Strokes4
Radical父
Frequency#646
Meaningsfather

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

義父ぎふfather-in-lawnoun
神父しんぷCatholic priest; abbe; reverend fathernoun
親父おやじone's father; one's old man; dadnoun
祖父そふgrandfathernoun
父兄ふけいguardians; parentsnoun
父子ふしfather and child; father and son; father and daughternoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 父 (father) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 父.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 父 is #646, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

義父ぎふ — father-in-law
神父しんぷ — Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father
親父おやじ — one's father; one's old man; dad

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 父 have?

The kanji 父 (father) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 父?

父 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 父 mean?

父 means: father. On'yomi readings: フ. Kun'yomi readings: ちち.

What JLPT level is 父?

父 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.