叔父
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Base noun form. Refers specifically to a maternal or paternal uncle who is younger than one's parent. Often used with honorifics in speech.
Theme
User is at a family gathering, talking with their cousin Akira about relatives. They are discussing family members over tea.
叔父
おじ
uncle (younger than one's parent)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine your 'uncle' who's younger than your parent, and you think, 'He's so cool!' — 'Cool' sounds like '叔父' (oji, 'uncle'). 'Cool uncle' → 叔父 (oji, 'uncle').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, family terms like 『叔父』 (oji, 'uncle') are used with respect, often with honorifics like 『おじさん』 (ojisan, 'uncle') in casual speech. The distinction between older and younger uncles (伯父 vs. 叔父) is less common in everyday conversation.
Forms
Base: 叔父Base noun form. Refers specifically to a maternal or paternal uncle who is younger than one's parent. Often used with honorifics in speech.