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granny in Japanese

granny in Japanese is お婆さん, お婆ちゃん — granny means an informal, affectionate word for grandmother.

granny in Japanese

お婆さん
noun
Pronounced: obaasan
(colloquial) A grandmother.
お婆ちゃん
noun
Pronounced: obaachan
(colloquial) A grandmother.

What does "granny" mean?

  1. noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
    "Granny knits a new scarf every winter."
  2. adj Old-fashioned in style, especially clothing associated with elderly women.
    "She wore a pair of granny glasses she found at a vintage shop."
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granny in a sentence

  • Granny knits a new scarf every winter.
  • She wore a pair of granny glasses she found at a vintage shop.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "granny" in Japanese?

"granny" in Japanese is お婆さん, お婆ちゃん. granny means: An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.

How do you pronounce お婆さん?

"granny" in Japanese is お婆さん, pronounced "obaasan".

How do you use "granny" in a sentence?

Example: "Granny knits a new scarf every winter." In Japanese, "granny" is お婆さん, お婆ちゃん.

Are there other ways to say "granny" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "granny": お婆さん, お婆ちゃん.

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