Meaning

Primary

Grandmother

Alternatives

Old Woman, Old Lady

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An old woman, even with an honorific and an is still an old woman. She might be your grandmother as well, though, so be nice!

Reading

おばあさん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Even if she is your grandmother, something is wrong. You look closely at her face. She's a sheep! Baa! (ばあ).

Context

Context Sentences

この度は本当にご愁傷様です。あなたのお婆さんはとても素敵な人だったので、あなたのお爺さんの代わりに私が一緒にいられればいいのにといつも願っていたほどですよ。残念ながら願いは叶いませんでしたがね。

I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother was such a nice lady that I always wished she was with me instead of your grandfather. Sadly, my wish never came true.

Kanji Composition