auntie in Japanese
auntie in Japanese is おばさん, おばちゃん — auntie means an affectionate, informal way of saying "aunt.".
auntie in Japanese
おばさん
Pronounced: obasan
(Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand) Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.
おばちゃん
Pronounced: obachan
(Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand) Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.
What does "auntie" mean?
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noun An affectionate, informal way of saying "aunt."
"Auntie Jo always brings the best presents at Christmas."
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noun A nickname for a national broadcaster, especially the BBC, seen as old-fashioned but trustworthy.
""Auntie" has been covering the news for over a hundred years, referring to the BBC."
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auntie in a sentence
- Auntie Jo always brings the best presents at Christmas.
- "Auntie" has been covering the news for over a hundred years, referring to the BBC.
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What is "auntie" in Japanese?
"auntie" in Japanese is おばさん, おばちゃん. auntie means: An affectionate, informal way of saying "aunt."
How do you pronounce おばさん?
"auntie" in Japanese is おばさん, pronounced "obasan".
How do you use "auntie" in a sentence?
Example: "Auntie Jo always brings the best presents at Christmas." In Japanese, "auntie" is おばさん, おばちゃん.
Are there other ways to say "auntie" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "auntie": おばさん, おばちゃん.
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