English–Japanese
“grandpa” in Japanese
How to say “grandpa” in Japanese
“Grandpa” in Japanese is 祖父 (sofu).
Centers on the father of one's parent as a familiar older family member.
Example sentences with 祖父
祖父は本を読みます。so fu wa hon o yo mi ma su
My grandpa reads a book.
祖父は毎朝新聞を読みます。so fu wa mai asa shin bun o yo mi ma su
My grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
Tips for using 祖父
- In everyday English, grandpa is a familiar and informal form used more often in conversation than in formal writing.
Other Japanese words for “grandpa”
私はおじいさんと話します。watashi wa o ji i sa n to hana shi ma su
I talk with my grandpa.
うちのじいさんは元気です。u chi no ji i sa n wa gen ki de su
My grandpa is doing well.