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おばっさん : obassan | define meaning
obassan
Pronunciation: [obassaŋ̍]
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.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | おばっさん |
| Romanization | obassan |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [obassaŋ̍] |
意味：おばあさん【お婆さん・お祖母さん】
おばっさん
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, May 12). おばっさん : obassan | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/5256/obassan/.