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おぶう Japanese meaning | Kotomora

おぶう

also: おぶ

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Meanings

1

noun

hot water (for drinking); tea

children's languagefemale term, language, or name

Childish or feminine word for hot water or tea, used especially by young children or in baby talk.

おぶうを飲のみたい。
I want to drink some hot water/tea.

2

noun

bath; bathhouse

Similar words

お湯ゆ
Standard polite word for hot water; おぶう is a childish or feminine variant.
お茶ちゃ
Standard word for tea; おぶう can mean tea in baby talk.
お風ふ呂ろ
Standard word for bath; おぶう is a childish or feminine equivalent.

Etymology

Baby-talk or child-directed speech, likely derived from the sound of bubbling water or a simplified form of お湯 (oyu) or お風呂 (ofuro). The exact origin is uncertain.

children's languagefemale term, language, or name

Childish or feminine word for a bath or bathhouse; often used by children or in a cute, affectionate way.

おぶうに入はいろうね。
Let's take a bath, okay?