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VocabJLPT N2

uncle

Noun

Definitions

1. uncle

This noun refers specifically to one's uncle who is a younger sibling of either parent. It is important to distinguish this from 伯父, which refers to an uncle who is an older sibling of a parent, as Japanese makes this distinction clearly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's a photo of my uncle when he was young in an old album.

Sentence 2

The package my uncle sent yesterday was so big it caught me off guard!

Sentence 3

Even so, I want to believe my uncle will understand.

Sentence 4

Then I'll make it my goal to live up to my uncle's expectations.

Sentence 5

Either way, I let them know that my uncle's approval is required.