1.
paternal side; father's side of the family
Refers to relatives, lineage, or characteristics coming from the father's side of the family. Used when distinguishing between maternal and paternal family lines.
父方の祖母に会った。
I met my paternal grandmother.
父方の親戚は九州に多い。
Most of my paternal relatives live in Kyushu.
父方の家系には医者が多いと聞いている。
I've heard that there are many doctors in my father's side of the family.
USAGE:
父方 is used to specify the father's side when discussing family relationships, especially grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It is typically used as a modifier before a family term: 父方の祖父 (paternal grandfather), 父方の叔父 (paternal uncle).
CONTRAST:
父方 vs. 母方 (maternal side) — these form a natural pair for distinguishing which side of the family is being discussed.
Related Words
Antonym:
母方 (maternal side)