おじいさん
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling お祖父さん
grandfather; male senior-citizen; old man
JLPT N5 Common word Genki L13
Meanings
Noun
grandfather- male senior-citizen; old man
Example sentences
お爺さんは何歳ですか?
How old is your grandfather?
おじいさんの世話をする。
I take care of my grandfather.
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How old might his grandfather be?
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She was brought up by her grandfather.
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My grandfather is a bit hard of hearing.
More examples (10)
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Grandfather is quite senile.
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The old man lives alone.
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Grandfather speaks very slowly.
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He was educated by her grandfather.
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My grandfather is five times as old as I am.
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The old man's narrative was punctuated by coughs.
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He carried his grandfather on his back.
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Last night, his grandfather passed away in the hospital.
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Bob met her grandfather early in the morning.
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Are both of your grandfathers still alive?