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おっさん (Ossan) is a Japanese noun meaning “middle-aged man, Buddhist priest”.

Meanings

  1. nounmiddle-aged man
  2. nounBuddhist priest

Examples

  • Hey, pops! What are you doing!

  • I was given a hard time by a strange guy at the tavern.

  • "That's very nice of you," Willie answered.

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