“Parents” in Japanese is 両親 (りょうしん), pronounced ryōshin.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Your parents. For someone else’s parents, say ご両親.
Example sentences
- 両親は大阪に住んでいます。りょうしんはおおさかにすんでいます。My parents live in Osaka.
- 両親に電話しました。りょうしんにでんわしました。I called my parents.
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FAQ
How do you say parents in Japanese?
Parents in Japanese is 両親 (りょうしん), pronounced “ryōshin”.
How do you write parents in Japanese?
It's written 両親 with kanji, or りょうしん in hiragana. Both are read ryōshin.
Is 両親 on the JLPT?
Yes. 両親 (ryōshin) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.