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Kotomora

おじさま

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じ
さ
ま

Meanings

1

noun

uncle

honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)familiar languageusually written using kana alonedated term

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.

2

noun

old man; mister

honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)familiar languageusually written using kana alonedated term

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.