ねえ、パパ
nē, papa
The English phrase "hey daddy" can be translated into Japanese as ねえ、パパ (nē, papa).
This phrase is a casual way for a child to get their father's attention.
How do you pronounce it?
nē, papa
Did you know?
- In modern Japanese slang, パパ can refer to a 'sugar daddy' who provides financial support in exchange for companionship.
- The spelling of パパ uses Katakana, a script usually reserved for foreign words, which highlights its status as a non-native term in the Japanese lexicon.
- In some Japanese households, the term パパ is used by adult women to refer to their husbands in a playful or affectionate way.
Examples in context
- ねえ、パパ、これ見て！Nee, Papa, kore mite!Hey daddy, look at this!
- ねえ、パパ、お腹空いたよ。Nee, Papa, onaka suita yo.Hey daddy, I'm hungry.
- ねえ、パパ、遊ぼう！Nee, Papa, asobou!Hey daddy, let's play!
Example conversation
A young son is talking to his father in the living room.
- 陽太 Yotaねえ、パパ、これ手伝って。Nee, papa, kore tetsudatte.Hey daddy, help me with this.
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ。どうしたの？Ii yo. Dou shita no?Sure. What's wrong?
- 陽太 Yotaここがうまくできないの。Koko ga umaku dekinai no.I can't do this part correctly.
- 美咲 Misakiよし、パパがやってあげるね。Yoshi, papa ga yatte ageru ne.Alright, daddy will do it for you.
