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A2 Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

親不孝(おやふこう)lack of filial piety

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    1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

      1.

      lack of filial piety, disobedience to one's parents

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    親不孝 【おやふこう】親不幸 【おやふこう】

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      (ぼく)(おや)迷惑(めいわく)をかける親不孝(おやふこう)息子(むすこ)だ。

      I am a son who lacks filial piety and causes trouble to my parents.

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      親不孝(おやふこう)だった過去(かこ)自分(じぶん)反省(はんせい)して親孝行(おやこうこう)をする。

      Reflecting on my past self who was disobedient to their parents, I now strive to respect and care for my parents.

      • N1

      息子(むすこ):「(おれ)親不孝(おやふこう)だったよね。これからは心配(しんぱい)かけないよ。」

      Son: 'I have been disobedient to you, haven't I? From now on, I won't cause you any worry.' (to his parents)

      • N1

      (はは):「(わたし)より(さき)()んでしまうとはね…あなたは親不孝(おやふこう)(むすめ)だよ…。」

      Mother: 'Dying before me, you know... You're a daughter lacking filial piety...'

      • N1

      親不孝(おやふこう)(かさ)ねる(むすめ)がいるが、それでも(むすめ)()んだことは(まった)後悔(こうかい)していない。

      I have a daughter who continues to be disobedient, but I do not regret having her at all. (to her parents)

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