The kanji 親 primarily conveys the meaning of "parent," "relative," or "intimacy." It signifies a close relationship, often familial, but can also extend to a close connection or feeling of closeness in other contexts. It implies care, protection, and a bond of affection. The essence of 親 is about connection, nurturing, and a sense of belonging.

・On-yomi (音読み): シン (shin) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): おや (oya)

⚫︎ 親 (oya) Translation: Parent(s) ⚫︎ 親切 (shinsetsu) Translation: Kind; Kindhearted; Considerate ⚫︎ 親友 (shinyuu) Translation: Close friend; Best friend

The kanji 親 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is a part of the character, which is a radical meaning "to stand". The right side is a phonetic component, which provides the sound. The original meaning of 親 was related to "close relatives" and later evolved to represent "parents" and the general sense of closeness.