paternal instinct stirring
definitions
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The beginning of a father's natural, innate urge to care for, protect, or nurture his offspring.ja: 父性本能の目覚め
examples
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As he held his newborn son for the first time, he felt his paternal instinct stirring.
初めて生まれた息子を抱いたとき、彼は父性本能が目覚めるのを感じた。