伯母さん
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Noun form with honorific 『さん』 (san). Refers to an aunt who is the older sister of one's parent. Usage example: 『私の伯母さんは優しいです』 (watashi no obasan wa yasashii desu, 'My aunt is kind.').
Theme
User is at a family gathering and chats with their aunt, Aunt Hanako, who is older than their parents, about holiday plans.
伯母さん
おばさん
aunt (older than parent)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
To remember 『伯母さん』 (obasan, 'aunt'), think of an 'old boss' (sounds like 'oba') who is like a wise aunt. 'Old boss aunt' → 伯母さん (obasan, 'aunt').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『伯母さん』 (obasan) specifically refers to an aunt who is older than your parent (i.e., your parent's older sister). It's a respectful term often used in family contexts or when addressing older women politely.
Forms
Base: 伯母さんNoun form with honorific 『さん』 (san). Refers to an aunt who is the older sister of one's parent. Usage example: 『私の伯母さんは優しいです』 (watashi no obasan wa yasashii desu, 'My aunt is kind.').