Translation of Japanese word "祖母" to English
祖母
そぼ
[sobo]
IPA: /sobo/
Meaning
NounA mother of someone's parent.
How to use
祖母 (sobo) — 'grandmother (one's own)'. Polite/someone else's: おばあさん (obaasan).
🇬🇧 English
grandmother (own)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 祖母
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そぼ
Romaji Transcription: sobo
Example Sentences
私の祖母はとても優しいです。
わたしの そぼは とてもうやしいです。
My grandmother is very kind.
祖母に会うために、毎週末に家に帰ります。
そぼに あうため に、 まいしゅうまつに いえに かえります。
I go home every weekend to see my grandmother.
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Common phrases
- おばあさん— grandmother (polite / elder woman)
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Frequency rank: #440 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "祖母" mean?▼
The Japanese word "祖母" means "grandmother (own)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "祖母"?▼
The word "祖母" is read as "そぼ" (sobo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the mother of one's father or mother.".
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