パパ

ぱぱ
noun
papa, daddy
1. papa, daddy, dad
An informal term for one's father, used mainly by children.
パパ、遊(あそ)ぼう！
Daddy, let's play!
パパは仕事(しごと)に行(い)った。
Papa went to work.
パパに聞(き)いてみて。
Ask daddy.

パパ is a loanword from English/French "papa."

USAGE:

  • Used mainly by young children
  • Casual/affectionate term
  • Some adults use it for a softer image

FAMILY TERMS:

  • ママ: mama, mommy
  • お父(とう)さん: father (polite)
  • 父(ちち): father (humble)
  • 親父(おやじ): old man, dad (masculine)
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