ばあや

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Meanings

1

elderly housekeeper; elderly maid

usually written using kana alonefamiliar language

Familiar term for an older female servant or housekeeper, often used as a form of address. Conveys affection and familiarity.

See also: 爺や

ばあやが台だい所どころで夕ゆう食しょくの準じゅん備びをしている。
The elderly maid is preparing dinner in the kitchen.
「ばあや、お茶ちゃをお願ねがい。」
"Nanny, could you bring me some tea?"

2

wet nurse; nanny

usually written using kana alone

Historical or literary term for a woman employed to breastfeed and care for a child. Now rare in modern usage.

昔むかしの貴き族ぞくの家いえでは、ばあやが子こ供どもの世せ話わをしていた。
In old aristocratic households, a wet nurse took care of the children.

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