祖父 (Sofu) is a Japanese noun meaning “grandfather, old man, kyogen mask used for the role of an old man”.
Meanings
- noungrandfather
- nounold man
- nounkyogen mask used for the role of an old man
Examples
彼は祖父似だ。
He resembles his grandfather.
祖父は非常に健康だ。
My grandfather is very healthy.
彼は祖父に生き写しだ。
He is the picture of his grandfather.
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