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What is the difference between おばあさん and 祖母 ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between おばあさん and 祖母 ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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祖母 is formal
おばあさん is often used for old lady who is not a relative
おばあちゃん is friendly version of 祖母
祖母は亡くなりました。
My grandmother has passed away.
おばあさんは亡くなりました。
Somebody's grandmother has passed away.
おばあちゃんは亡くなりました。
My grandma has passed away.
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