おやじ
おやじ
noun
father, old man
1.
father, dad, old man
An informal term for one's own father. Also used to refer to a middle-aged or older man.
おやじは今何してる？
What's your dad doing now?
おやじに似てきたな。
You're starting to look like your old man.
うちのおやじは頑固だ。
My old man is stubborn.
2.
boss, master, owner
The owner or master of a shop or establishment, especially a small business.
店のおやじに話を聞いた。
I talked to the shop owner.
ラーメン屋のおやじは愛想がいい。
The ramen shop owner is friendly.
寿司屋のおやじに勧められた。
It was recommended by the sushi chef.
KANJI NOTE:
Can be written as 親父, but hiragana is more common.
RELATED TERMS:
- おふくろ: mother (informal, used by men)
- おやじギャグ: dad joke (corny joke)
USAGE NOTE:
Typically used by men. Can sound rough or masculine.