婆
Kanji · N1
婆 / old woman
Kanji for old woman, grandma, or wet nurse.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ばば、ばあ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
婆 carries the meaning old woman, grandma, or wet nurse.
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Common compounds with 婆
老婆ろうばold woman
お婆ちゃんおばあちゃんgranny / grandma / gran
お婆さんおばあさんgrandmother
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