Ojiichan: meaning, definitions and examples

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ojiichan

 

[ o-ji-i-chan ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Japanese term

Ojiichan is a Japanese word that translates to 'grandfather' in English. It is a term of endearment and respect used by grandchildren to refer to their paternal or maternal grandfathers. In Japanese culture, grandparents often play a crucial role in the family, providing wisdom and support to younger generations. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to elderly men in a respectful way.

Synonyms

gramps, granddad, grandfather.

Examples of usage

  • Ojiichan loves to tell stories from his past.
  • I visited my ojiichan during the summer holidays.
  • My ojiichan taught me how to fish.
  • Ojiichan always has the best advice for me.

Translations

Translations of the word "ojiichan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avรด

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GroรŸvater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kakek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ˜ใ„ใกใ‚ƒใ‚“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grand-pรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dede

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ• ์•„๋ฒ„์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›deฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dedko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆท็ˆท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dedek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abuelo

Etymology

The word 'ojiichan' (ใŠใ˜ใ„ใกใ‚ƒใ‚“) is derived from two parts in the Japanese language: 'oji' (ใŠใ˜), which refers to an uncle, and 'chan' (ใกใ‚ƒใ‚“), a diminutive suffix indicating affection or familiarity. The use of 'chan' makes it a term of endearment, often used by children when addressing their grandfathers. In Japan, familial terms are deeply rooted in cultural norms and often reflect one's relationship with the individual being referenced. As Japan modernized, many traditional terms continued to hold importance in daily life, especially within family dynamics. The term 'ojiichan' is widely accepted and used in contemporary Japanese to convey warmth and affection towards grandfathers or elderly men.