伯母
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Noun for an aunt who is older than one's parent. Used in humble speech when referring to one's own family. Example: 『私の伯母』 (watashi no haha, 'my aunt [older]').
Theme
At a family gathering, User is chatting with their cousin Keiko about relatives and upcoming events.
伯母
はは
aunt (older than one's parent)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine your 'humble' aunt who is older than your parent. Think of '伯' (haku) as 'elder' or 'senior' — like a 'boss' who's older. 'Boss aunt' → 伯母 (haha, 'aunt [older]').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, family terms often distinguish age relative to one's parents. 『伯母』 (haha) is used for an aunt older than your parent, reflecting respect for seniority in family hierarchy. This term is part of the humble language (謙譲語 kenjōgo) used when referring to one's own family members in polite contexts.
Forms
Base: 伯母Noun for an aunt who is older than one's parent. Used in humble speech when referring to one's own family. Example: 『私の伯母』 (watashi no haha, 'my aunt [older]').