おばあさん
おばあさん
obaasan
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
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
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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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して~に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)~をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって~にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの~ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ~にしろ/にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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