じじばば

noun

old people; the elderly

Casual, somewhat blunt term for old people in general. Often used in informal conversation; can sound dismissive depending on context.

See also: 爺 · 婆

• この辺へんはじじばばばかりで、若わかい人ひとが少すくない。

  This area is full of old people, with few young folks.

• じじばばに席せきを譲ゆずるのは当とう然ぜんだ。

  It's only natural to give up your seat for the elderly.

noun

grandparents

Only when written 祖父祖母

Specifically refers to one's own grandparents or grandparents in general. The kanji form 祖父祖母 is rare and mainly used in written contexts.

• 夏なつ休やすみは祖父じじ祖母ばばの家いえに遊あそびに行いく。

  I'm going to visit my grandparents' house during summer vacation.

• 祖父じじ祖母ばばからお年とし玉だまをもらった。

  I received New Year's money from my grandparents.