伯父
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Noun referring to an uncle who is older than one's parent. It's a humble or respectful term, often used in formal contexts or when speaking about one's own family to others.
Theme
During a family gathering, User chats with their cousin Aiko about relatives, and she mentions her uncle who lives in the countryside.
伯父
おじ
(humble) uncle (older than one's parent)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of '伯父' (oji, 'uncle') as an older uncle — 'Older' starts with 'O', and '伯父' sounds like 'oji'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, family terms like 『伯父』 (oji, 'uncle') are used with respect, especially for older relatives. It's common to add honorifics like 『お』 (o-) in speech, e.g., 『お伯父さん』 (o-jii-san, 'uncle').
Forms
Base: 伯父Noun referring to an uncle who is older than one's parent. It's a humble or respectful term, often used in formal contexts or when speaking about one's own family to others.