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Kotomora

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Meanings

1

noun

old woman

usually written using kana alone

A blunt, informal term for an old woman. Can be neutral in rough speech but often carries a derogatory tone. Compare with 婆 (ばば), which is slightly less harsh.

See also: 婆 (ばば)

2

noun

hag; old bag

derogatoryusually written using kana alone

Strongly derogatory; used as an insult. Often directed at an older woman in anger or contempt.