Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 親方(おやかた) in Japanese

親方
Kana Reading
おやかた, おやがた
Romaji
oyakata, oyagata
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    master; boss; chief; foreman; supervisor
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    stable master (sumo)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    craftsman; artisan
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    foster parent


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

16 strokes

parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: おや, おや-, した.しい, した.しむ

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JLPT 4

4 strokes

direction, person, alternative

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: かた, -かた, -がた

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