# abu: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/abu
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A1
Part of speech: noun
IPA: /ˈæbuː/
Katakana pronunciation: アブー

## Meaning in English
A common, often affectionate, term used by babies and young children to refer to their father.
## 日本語の意味
赤ちゃんや幼い子供が父親を指すときに使う、一般的で愛情を込めた言葉。
## English equivalents
- abu
- daddy
- papa
- dad
## Japanese equivalents
- パパ
- お父さん
## Examples
- 幼児は目を覚ましたとき、自分の「アブ」を呼んだ。
  - English: The toddler called out for his abu when he woke up.
- 彼女は、息子がパパが部屋に入ってきたときに「アブ」と言うのを聞くのが大好きだった。
  - English: She loved hearing her son say 'abu' when his dad walked into the room.
- 私の甥の最初の言葉は「ママ」だったが、二番目は「アブ」だった。
  - English: My nephew's first word was 'mama', but his second was 'abu'.

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