Meaning of 姥(うば) in Japanese

姥, 媼
Kana Reading
うば
Romaji
uba
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    elderly woman
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    noh mask of an old woman

Related Kanji

姥

9 strokes

old woman

On'Yomi: ボ, モ

Kun'Yomi: うば

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媼

13 strokes

mother, grandma, old woman

On'Yomi: オウ

Kun'Yomi: おうな

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