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[よう(養)·ふ(父)]
youfu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 養父

noun
  1. foster father; adoptive father
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Definition and Synonyms for 養父

Foster-Father a man who is a foster parent
Synonyms: 義父, 養父

Meanings for each kanji in 養父

» foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture
» father

Categories 養父 is a member of

Foster Parent a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child
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Father Surrogate a man who takes over all the functions of the real father
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