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おばんつぁん : obantsan | define meaning
obantsan
Definition
Noun
- Used to address one's own grandmother in an affectionate way: grandma, grandmama, grandmom, granny, nana, nanny, nan, etc.
- Used to refer to an elderly woman, usually one with whom an affinity exists.
Etymology
Cognate to the standard Japanese term おばあさん【お婆さん・お祖母さん】 obaasan "grandmother; elderly woman".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | おばんつぁん |
| Romanization | obantsan |
意味：おばあさん【お婆さん・お祖母さん】
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おばんつぁん
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, October 24). おばんつぁん : obantsan | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 24, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/2747/obantsan/.