おじさま

noun

uncle

Honorific and affectionate term for one's own uncle or a familiar older man addressed as 'uncle'. Often used by children or in family contexts. Dated when used outside family.

• おじ様さま、お土産みやげありがとうございます。

  Uncle, thank you for the souvenir.

• 隣となりのおじ様さまがいつも飴あめをくれる。

  The old man next door always gives me candy.

noun

old man; mister

Only when written おじ様

Respectful but familiar way to address or refer to an older man, not necessarily a relative. Dated; now often replaced by おじさん or other terms. Restricted to the spelling おじ様.

• あのおじ様さまはいつも公こう園えんで将しょう棋ぎを指さしている。

  That old gentleman is always playing shogi in the park.