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Meaning of 保父(ほふ) in Japanese

保父
Kana Reading
ほふ
Romaji
hofu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    male carer, esp. in a nursery school


Related Kanji

JLPT 5

4 strokes

father

On'Yomi: フ

Kun'Yomi: ちち

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

On'Yomi: ホ, ホウ

Kun'Yomi: たも.つ

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