お父さん (otousan) is the most common and versatile term for father. 父 (chichi) is used only for one's own father in informal conversations. 父親 (chichi-oya) is used for all fathers in general
Otousan (お父さん) is the most common polite way to say father. Chichi (父) is the humble term used when talking about father to others. Papa (パパ) is used by children to address their fathers
Father is a special man with many names. Birthday wishes can be heartfelt or funny. Messages range from simple wishes to longer, touching messages
Mother is author's best friend who supports and listens to everything. They share similar personality and understand each other's humor. Mom enjoys embarrassing author, like preventing car door unlocking. Author dedicates article to mom's birthday
Fathers protect children from life's difficulties while teaching valuable lessons. Fathers express love differently than mothers through actions. Parents shape children's personalities and pass on values
父亲 (fùqīn) is the most common formal term for father in Chinese. 令尊 (lìng zūn) means "Your Majesty" and is used in ancient literature. 祖先 (zǔxiān) refers to father as ancestor and provider