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おば
oba
Aunt (younger than one's parent)
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叔母
おば
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Aunt (younger than one's parent)
oba
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana おば
Romaji oba
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 叔母 mean in Japanese?
The word 叔母 (おば) means "aunt (younger than one's parent)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 叔母?
叔母 is read as おば (romaji: oba). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 叔母?
叔母 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 叔母 quickly?
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Where can I practise 叔母 in sentences?
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