also: じじ · じい · おおじ · おじ · そぶ
Standard term for one's own grandfather or someone else's grandfather. The reading そふ is neutral and formal; じじ and じい are informal and affectionate.
My grandfather takes a walk every morning.
His grandfather was a famous painter.
Only with reading おおじ
Archaic use, restricted to the reading おおじ. Refers to an elderly man in general, not necessarily a relative. Cross-referenced with 爺.
See also: 爺
In old tales, an old man is sometimes depicted as the village's source of wisdom.
kyogen mask for an old man role
Only with reading おおじ
Specialized term in Noh and kyogen theater, restricted to the reading おおじ. Refers to a mask used for the role of an elderly male character.
In kyogen, performers wear the old man mask to play the role of an elderly man.
His grandfather used to be a teacher.
During summer vacation, I went to visit my grandfather in the countryside.
My grandfather passed away last year.
grandfather-in-law
great-grandparents
Shortened informal form, similar to 'gramps'. Often used in compounds like じいちゃん.
Informal or affectionate term for one's own grandfather, often used by children.
Archaic reading used for 'old man' or a kyogen mask role.
Rare reading; easily confused with 伯父/叔父 (uncle).
Obsolete kana usage.