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ばあやん・ばーやん : baayan | define meaning
baayan
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
Related 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 | ばあやん ばーやん |
| Romanization | baayan |
意味：おばあさん【お婆さん・お祖母さん】
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ばあやん
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, March 23). ばあやん・ばーやん : baayan | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 7, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6934/baayan/.