Honorific term for one's own or someone else's grandmother. More respectful than おばあさん.
See also: おばあさん
My grandmother is always kind, and I love her very much.
I wrote a letter to my grandmother.
old woman; female senior citizen
Honorific term for an elderly woman, not necessarily related. More respectful than おばあさん.
See also: おばあさん
The old lady next door takes a walk every morning.
Ma'am, shall I carry your luggage?
Less formal than おばあ様; can be used for one's own grandmother or an elderly woman, but おばあ様 is more respectful and honorific.
Neutral term for 'grandmother' used when referring to one's own grandmother in formal or written contexts. おばあ様 is honorific and warmer.
Most common spelling; uses the honorific 様 for a respectful tone.
Kanji spelling for 'grandmother'; this is the usual kanji form for sense 1.
Kanji spelling for 'old woman'; this is the usual kanji form for sense 2.
Derived from おばあ (grandmother/old woman) with the honorific suffix 様 (さま), adding a high level of respect.