おばあ様 (おばあさま) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
noun
grandmother
usually written using kana alonehonorific or respectful (sonkeigo)
Honorific term for one's own or someone else's grandmother. More respectful than おばあさん.
See also: おばあさん
ばあ
様
に
手
紙
を
書
き
まし
た
。
I wrote a letter to my grandmother.
2
noun
old woman; female senior citizen
usually written using kana alonehonorific or respectful (sonkeigo)
Honorific term for an elderly woman, not necessarily related. More respectful than おばあさん.
See also: おばあさん
ancestor, pioneer, founder
婆old woman, grandma, wet nurse Similar words
- おばあさん
Less formal than おばあ様; can be used for one's own grandmother or an elderly woman, but おばあ様 is more respectful and honorific.
- 祖母
Neutral term for 'grandmother' used when referring to one's own grandmother in formal or written contexts. おばあ様 is honorific and warmer.
Etymology
Derived from おばあ (grandmother/old woman) with the honorific suffix 様 (さま), adding a high level of respect.
