祖父母
Meanings
1
grandparents
Refers to both paternal and maternal grandparents collectively. For a single grandparent, use 祖父 (grandfather) or 祖母 (grandmother).
I went to visit my grandparents' house during summer vacation.
Both of my grandparents are in good health.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の祖父母someone's grandparents
My grandparents live in Kyushu.
- 祖父母に会うto visit/see one's grandparents
I went to see my grandparents during the Obon holidays.
- 祖父母の家grandparents' house
I spent summer vacation at my grandparents' house.
- 祖父母と暮らすto live with one's grandparents
He lives with his grandparents.