Paternity or fatherhood: the qualities, roles, or affectionate behaviors associated with being a father. Often used in psychology and sociology (cross-referenced with 'maternal').
育児休暇を取得して、父性について考える時間が増えた。
Taking childcare leave gave me more time to reflect on my fatherhood.
社会の変化で、父性の表し方も多様になってきている。
With social changes, ways of expressing fatherhood have become more diverse.
彼の父性は穏やかで、子どもに寄り添う態度が印象的だ。
His fatherliness is gentle, and his supportive attitude toward the child is impressive.