おや
Meanings
Noun
1. godparent
2. first person to give something its name
Kanji used
name
attach
parent
Pitch accent
づけおや
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Composed of
naming; christening; fiance; fiancee
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
Examples (1 in total)
Mary was the one who named this puppy.