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VocabJLPT N2

grandmother

Noun

Definitions

1. grandmother
2. old woman

This is a respectful and common way to refer to one's grandmother or an elderly woman in general. It is used both when speaking about your own grandmother and when addressing or referring to any older woman politely.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Yes! Grandma could read with her new glasses!

Sentence 2

Somehow, being around Grandma makes me more honest with myself.

Sentence 3

I can't help it — seeing grandma's smile makes me want to cry!

Sentence 4

"Are you going to visit your grandma?" my friend asked.

Sentence 5

"Grandma's waiting, so let's hurry," she said.