Japanese

そふ
Meaning: grandfather
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

祖
父

Example sentences

My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
私の祖父は毎日庭の手入れをしています。
My grandfather takes care of the garden every day.
祖父は私の話をうんうんとうなずきながら聞いてくれた。
My grandfather listened to my story while nodding 'yes, yes.'
祖父は眼鏡をかけて本を読んでいる。
My grandfather is wearing glasses and reading a book.
なき祖父の遺品を大切に保管している。
I cherish the mementos of my late grandfather.
祖父は長い間入院しています。
My grandfather has been in the hospital for a long time.
祖父は先週膝の手術を受け、今はリハビリに励んでいる。
My grandfather had knee surgery last week and is now working hard on his rehabilitation.
私の祖父は今年で六十歳になります。
My grandfather will be sixty years old this year.
祖父は今もいたって元気だ。
My grandfather is still very healthy.
祖父の葬式に参列した。
I attended my grandfather's funeral.

Usage Notes

'Sofu' is the humble or formal term used for one's own grandfather when speaking to someone outside the family.

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