- 親 — parent
- 両親 — parents
- 親しい — intimate / close
- 親切 — kindness / friendly
- 親友 — close friend
- 親類 — relatives
- 親権 — parental rights
- 肉親 — blood relative / immediate family
- 親善 — friendship / goodwill
This kanji appears in family-related and emotional words, often expressing care and connection. The 見 (see) radical combined with 木 (tree) suggests watching over or nurturing — like a parent looking after a child.
親に 感謝しています。
I am grateful to my parents.
親しい友達と旅行しました。
I traveled with a close friend.