Illustrated Flashcards in the Father (父) Family (Tap Readings for Audio)
Side-by-Side Comparison: 父 vs. 教 vs. 交
Every kanji below contains the Father (父) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 父 (Father) | ON: ふ KUN: ちち |
Father stays strong by exercising using food : cheeky peachy dumbbells. | 父親 (ちちおや) — father |
| 教 (Teach) | ON: きょう KUN: おし, おそ |
The workout-dad (父) took his son to Kyoto to teach him about his awesome grandpa Hiroshi . | 教える (おしえる) — to teach, to instruct |
| 交 (Mix) | ON: こう KUN: ま, か |
This father likes to mix up his workouts. Some are with candles , while wearing his mom coat ... | 交通 (こうつう) — traffic, transportation |
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Father (父) Family
Once you can recognize 父 (Father), 教 (Teach), 交 (Mix) by their shared Father (父) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 父親 | ちちおや | father | JLPT |
| 祖父 | そふ | grandfather | JLPT |
| 教える | おしえる | to teach, to instruct | JLPT |
| 教室 | きょうしつ | classroom, lecture room | JLPT |
| 教会 | きょうかい | church, congregation | JLPT |
| 交通 | こうつう | traffic, transportation | JLPT |
| 交互 | こうご | alternate, mutual, by turns | JLPT |