noun
ma'am; lady; middle-aged woman
Familiar, often vocative term for a middle-aged or older woman who is not a relative. Can be slightly informal or affectionate, but may be considered rude if used toward someone who prefers a more respectful address.
おばさん、この辺に郵便局はありますか。
Ma'am, is there a post office around here?
隣のおばさんがいつもお菓子をくれる。
The lady next door always gives me sweets.