uncle in Japanese
uncle in Japanese is 伯父, 叔父, 伯父貴 — uncle means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
uncle in Japanese
伯父
Pronounced: eoji
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
叔父
Pronounced: oji
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
伯父貴
Pronounced: ojiki
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
叔父貴
Pronounced: ojiki
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
おじさん
Pronounced: ojisan
(especially in the, _, Southern US, parts of, _, UK, and) An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
What does "uncle" mean?
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noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
"My uncle took me fishing every summer."
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noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
"The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family."
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intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.
""Uncle! I give up!" shouted the boy from under a heap of cushions."
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uncle in a sentence
- My uncle took me fishing every summer.
- My uncle is my mother's younger brother and he lives in Leeds.
- The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family.
- We've always called our neighbour Uncle Frank, and he comes to every birthday party.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "uncle" in Japanese?
"uncle" in Japanese is 伯父, 叔父, 伯父貴. uncle means: The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
How do you pronounce 伯父?
"uncle" in Japanese is 伯父, pronounced "eoji".
How do you use "uncle" in a sentence?
Example: "My uncle took me fishing every summer." In Japanese, "uncle" is 伯父, 叔父, 伯父貴.
Are there other ways to say "uncle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "uncle": 伯父, 叔父, 伯父貴, 叔父貴, おじさん.
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