Japanese Word · Beginner
かたおや
having one remaining parent due to bereavement
Pronunciation: [ka̠ta̠o̞ja̠]
Meaning
having one remaining parent due to bereavement
Example
うち片親なんだ。
We're a single-parent family.
Practice tips
- Practice かたおや out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.