How to say 'Aunt' or 'Middle aged woman' in Japanese | おばさん

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Meaning

Aunt, Middle aged woman

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'おばさん (おばさん)' has two primary meanings. First, it refers to 'aunt', specifically one's mother's sister or father's sister. For example: my aunt is kind「私のおばさんは優しい」(わたしのおばさんはやさしい). Second, it is a colloquial term used to refer to a middle-aged woman, often in a neutral or slightly informal way. For example: that middle-aged woman is my neighbor「あのおばさんは私の隣人です」(あのおばさんはわたしのりんじんです). The term can sometimes carry a slightly negative or dismissive connotation depending on the context, so it should be used carefully. It is important to note that 'おばさん' is distinct from 'おばあさん', which means 'grandmother' or 'elderly woman'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

2101

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting