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dad; daddy
An affectionate, informal word for one's father, warmer and more homey than おとうさん.
おとうちゃん、おかえり。
Welcome home, Dad.
Affectionate, informal word for one's father. Warmer and more colloquial than おとうさん, with a homey, sometimes regional flavor. Used by children and within the family.
Forms
- おとうさん: father — the standard polite word
- パパ: papa, daddy — a borrowed term, common among younger families
- とうちゃん: dad — even more casual, without the お-
Usage
The matching word for mother is おかあちゃん (mom).