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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wave and woman. Woman like wave.
Symbolism
Old woman, grandmother, granny. Represents old woman.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
波 + woman
Words & Expressions
Words written with 婆
Four-Character Compounds
老婆心切
ろうばしんせつ
grandmotherly solicitude for another's welfare; excessive solicitude
Proverbs & Idioms
鬼も十八番茶も出花
おにもじゅうはちばんちゃもでばな
Even demons at 18, even tea when first brewed
Everyone is attractive in their youth
Anime & Manga
我老婆是魔王大人
My Wife is the Demon Queen
A well-known work with 婆 in its Japanese title.
我家老婆来自一千年前
My Wife Is from a thousand Years ago
A well-known work with 婆 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 婆 mean in Japanese?
婆 means old woman, grandma, wet nurse.
How do you read 婆?
On'yomi: バ (BA). Kun'yomi: ばば、ばあ (baba, baa).
How many strokes does 婆 have?
婆 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 婆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
婆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means old woman, grandma, wet nurse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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