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father-in-law in Japanese

father-in-law in Japanese is 舅, 義父, 岳父.

father-in-law in Japanese

舅

noun

Pronounced: shuuto

One's spouse's father.

義父

noun

Pronounced: gifu

One's spouse's father.

岳父

noun

Pronounced: gakufu

One's spouse's father.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "father-in-law" in Japanese?

"father-in-law" in Japanese is 舅, 義父, 岳父.

How do you pronounce 舅?

"father-in-law" in Japanese is 舅, pronounced "shuuto".

Are there other ways to say "father-in-law" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "father-in-law": 舅, 義父, 岳父.

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