How to say "grandma" in Japanese

• おばあちゃんCommon
  nounThe everyday affectionate word for one's grandmother, used both in addressing her and talking about her; usually written in kana. Fits warm family talk, as when a child calls out to grandma.
• ばあちゃんCommon
  nounA shortened form of おばあちゃん with the same meaning; it can come across as rougher or more blunt, so it suits relaxed family speech where that tone is welcome.

Both are familiar words for one's grandmother; 「おばあちゃん」 is the ordinary affectionate choice, while 「ばあちゃん」 is a clipped form that can sound rougher or more brusque.

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• おばあちゃんgranny
• ばあちゃんgranny
• グランマgrandma
• ばあばgrandma
• おばあちゃまgrandma
• ハルモニgrandmother
• ちゃあちゃんgranny