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そふ
sofu
Grandfather
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祖父
そふ
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Grandfather
sofu
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JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana そふ
Romaji sofu
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 祖父 mean in Japanese?
The word 祖父 (そふ) means "grandfather" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 祖父?
祖父 is read as そふ (romaji: sofu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 祖父?
祖父 is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 祖父 quickly?
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Where can I practise 祖父 in sentences?
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