oyaji
Oyaji is a Japanese noun (written親父) meaning “father” or “dad” in informal speech. It can refer to one’s own father or, more generally, to an older man regarded as paternal or familiar. The term is less formal than otōsan and often carries a mix of warmth, affection, and sometimes blunt masculinity.
The word derives from the character for parent (親) with a colloquial ending, and it is commonly used
In culture, oyaji is associated with a certain archetype: a boisterous, sometimes stubborn but well-meaning middle-aged
Humor related to the term includes the oyaji gag, a genre of dad jokes that rely on
Usage notes: The tone of oyaji can range from affectionate to teasing to rough. In formal or