Ojiichan: meaning, definitions and examples
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ojiichan
[ o-ji-i-chan ]
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:
๐ต๐น avรด
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Groรvater
๐ฎ๐ฉ kakek
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะด
๐ต๐ฑ dziadek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท grand-pรจre
๐ช๐ธ abuelo
๐น๐ท dede
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์๋ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ dฤdeฤek
๐ธ๐ฐ dedko
๐จ๐ณ ็ท็ท
๐ธ๐ฎ dedek
๐ฎ๐ธ afi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baba
๐ฒ๐ฝ abuelo
Etymology
The word 'ojiichan' (ใใใใกใใ) is derived from two parts in the Japanese language: 'oji' (ใใ), which refers to an uncle, and 'chan' (ใกใใ), 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.