grandfather in Japanese
grandfather in Japanese is 祖父, お爺さん, 外祖父 — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.
grandfather in Japanese
祖父
Pronounced: sofu
お爺さん
Pronounced: ojiisan
外祖父
Pronounced: gaisofu
What does "grandfather" mean?
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noun The father of one's mother or father.
"Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man."
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verb To exempt someone or something from a new rule because they were already operating under the old one.
"Existing tenants were grandfathered in under the old rent rules."
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grandfather in a sentence
- Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man.
- Existing tenants were grandfathered in under the old rent rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "grandfather" in Japanese?
"grandfather" in Japanese is 祖父, お爺さん, 外祖父. grandfather means: The father of one's mother or father.
How do you pronounce 祖父?
"grandfather" in Japanese is 祖父, pronounced "sofu".
How do you use "grandfather" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man." In Japanese, "grandfather" is 祖父, お爺さん, 外祖父.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "grandfather": 祖父, お爺さん, 外祖父.
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