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おじい : ojii | define meaning
ojii
Definition
Noun
- Husband
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese おじ【小父】 oji "old man", regarded as an endearing term for an older male.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | おじい |
| Romanization | ojii |
意味：おっと【夫・良人】、しゅじん【主人・主】
おじい
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2020, November 13). おじい : ojii | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/4411/ojii/.