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sofu
noun, no adjective

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jiji
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jii
[おおじ(祖父)]
ooji
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oji
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sobu
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English Meaning(s) for 祖父

noun, no adjective
  1. grandfather
  2. old man
  3. kyogen mask used for the role of an old man

Definition and Synonyms for 祖父

Grandad the father of your father or mother
Synonyms: じいさん, おじいさん, おじいちゃん, , 祖父,

Meanings for each kanji in 祖父

» ancestor; pioneer; founder
» father

Categories 祖父 is a member of

Grandparent a parent of your father or mother
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Sample Sentences for 祖父

After the initial shock of hearing of her grandfather's death, the girl started to cry.
My grandfather on my father's side is celebrating his 88th birthday tomorrow.
As is often the case with old people, my grandfather keeps early hours.
After Grandma's sudden death, Grandpa began to age rapidly.
My grandfather lived a long life.

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