婆ばばばばFreq.FrequencyTop 10,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounold woman; grannyusually written using kana aloneInformal or slightly derogatory term for an elderly woman; can be used affectionately or pejoratively depending on context. Usually written in kana.あのばばはいつも公こう園えんで猫ねこに餌えさをやっている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThat old woman always feeds the cats in the park.2nounjoker; old maid (card)usually written using kana alonecard games›In the card game 'old maid' (ババ抜き), the joker card that players try to avoid. Often written in katakana.See also: ババ抜きババ抜ぬきで最さい後ごにババを持もっていた人ひとが負まけだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIn Old Maid, the person left holding the joker loses.See all 20 example sentences ›Usage patterns〈人ひと〉がばばを引ひくto draw the joker/old maid card (also fig. to end up stuck with something bad)ババ抜ぬきで最さい後ごに彼かれがばばを引ひいてしまった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIn the end, he was the one who drew the old maid card.
