おばあさん
おばあさん
obaasan
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

おばあさん (おばあさん (obaasan)) means "Grandmother". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Grandmother

Also : Old woman · Senior woman

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Example Sentences

そのおばあさんは毎週日曜日に孫たちと過ごすのが楽しみだ。

そのおばあさんはまいしゅうにちようびにまごたちとすごすのがたのしみだ。

The grandmother looks forward to spending every Sunday with her grandchildren.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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