おじいちゃんっ子こ

noun

child very close to their grandfather

Describes a child who has a strong emotional bond with their grandfather, often preferring his company.

See also: おじいちゃん子

• うちの娘むすめはおじいちゃんっ子こで、週しゅう末まつはいつも祖そ父ふの家いえに行いきたがる。

  Our daughter is a grandpa's girl and always wants to go to her grandfather's house on weekends.

noun

child doted on by their grandfather

Focuses on the grandfather's affection and indulgence toward the child, rather than the child's own attachment.

• 彼かれはおじいちゃんっ子こで、祖そ父ふに甘あまやかされて育そだった。

  He was doted on by his grandfather and grew up spoiled.